People / Democratic
Michael Dukakis
Michael Dukakis ran for president once as the Democratic nominee (1988). Home state: Massachusetts. Every figure below links into the election record it comes from.
Presidential runs
Every year links to the full national election page.
| Year | Party | Outcome | National share | States won | Counties won | Best state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Democratic | Lost | 45.6% | 11 | 820 | District of Columbia (83%) |
Where the coalition lived — and how it votes now
Strongest counties by Dukakis's 1988 margin (counties with 2,000+ votes), against the same county's 2024 presidential margin.
| County | Their margin then | 2024 (D-vs-R) |
|---|---|---|
| Starr County, TX | D+69.9 | |
| District of Columbia, DC | D+68.3 | |
| Zavala County, TX | D+68.2 | |
| Macon County, AL | D+65.1 | |
| Brooks County, TX | D+64.5 | |
| Duval County, TX | D+64.2 | |
| Jefferson County, MS | D+58.5 | |
| New York County, NY | D+53.3 | |
| Elliott County, KY | D+52.9 | |
| Jim Hogg County, TX | D+52.3 | |
| Greene County, AL | D+51.3 | |
| Hancock County, GA | D+51.2 |