1988 Republican Party presidential primaries
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Gold denotes a state won by George H. W. Bush. Green denotes a state won by Pat Robertson. Purple denotes a state won by Bob Dole. Grey denotes a state that did not hold a primary. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1988 Republican presidential primaries were the selection process that Republican voters used to choose their nominee for President of the United States in the 1988 U.S. presidential election.
Incumbent Vice President George H.W. Bush won the nomination after winning the delegation count needed through primary elections and caucuses. He was formally nominated at the 1988 Republican National Convention held from August 15 to August 18, 1988, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Candidates
Nominee
| Candidate | Experience | Home State | Campaign | Popular vote | Running mate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush | Vice President of the United States (1981–1989) |
(campaign) |
8,253,512
(67.90%) |
Dan Quayle | ||
Withdrew before convention
| Candidate | Experience | Home State | Campaign | Popular vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Dole | U.S. Senator (1969–1996) |
(campaign) |
2,333,375
(19.19%) | ||
| Pat Robertson | None |
(campaign) |
1,097,446
(9.02%) | ||
| Jack Kemp | U.S. Representative (1971–89) |
(campaign) |
331,333
(2.72%) |
Candidates who received less than 1%
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Retired engineer Jack Fellure of West Virginia
Declined to seek nomination
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Real estate developer and future U.S. President Donald Trump (Declined October 22, 1987)
References
- ↑ Clifford, Frank (13 February 1988). "Haig Drops Out of GOP Race, Endorses Dole". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 20 July 2016.