1988 Washington gubernatorial election

The 1988 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Democratic Governor Booth Gardner won his second term over Republican State Representative Bob Williams in a landslide. This election was the first time since 1960 that an incumbent Democratic Governor of Washington was re-elected.

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

As of the 2020 election, this is the most one sided gubernatorial election in Washington State since Clarence Martin in 1936.

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