United States presidential election in Nevada, 1988
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County Results
Bush—50-60%
Bush—60-70%
Bush—70-80%
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The 1988 United States presidential election in Nevada took place on November 8, 1988. All 50 states and the District of Columbia, were part of the 1988 United States presidential election. Nevada voters chose 4 electors to the Electoral College, which selected the President and Vice President.
Nevada was won by incumbent United States Vice President George H. W. Bush of Texas, who was running against Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis. Bush ran with Indiana Senator Dan Quayle as Vice President, and Dukakis ran with Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen. Bush carried Nevada with 58.86% of the vote, while Dukakis received 37.92%, a victory margin of 20.94%.
Nevada weighed in for this election as about 13% more Republican than the national average. This was also the last election in which every county in Nevada was won by the Republican candidate.
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