1988 Washington gubernatorial election

The State of Washington holds its gubernatorial election every fourth year, concurrent with the United States presidential election. This election took place on November 8, 1988, and resulted in the re-election of Governor Booth Gardner. He defeated State Representative Bob Williams by a large margin.

1988 Washington gubernatorial election
November 8, 1988
 
Nominee Booth Gardner Bob Williams
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,166,448 708,481
Percentage 62.2% 37.8%
County results
Gardner:      50–60%      60–70%
Williams:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Booth Gardner
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Booth Gardner
Democratic

Elections in Washington

General election results
Governor of Washington election, 1988[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Booth Gardner (Incumbent) 1,166,448 62.21
Republican Bob Williams 708,481 37.79
Democratic hold
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References
  1. "Election Search Results - Elections & Voting - WA Secretary of State". Sos.wa.gov. Retrieved 13 July 2018.


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