1988 United States presidential straw poll in Guam

1988 United States presidential straw poll in Guam

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Non-binding preference poll
 
Nominee George H. W. Bush Michael Dukakis
Party Republican Democrat
Home state Texas Massachusetts
Running mate Dan Quayle Lloyd Bentsen
Popular vote 14,241 9,646
Percentage 58.84% 39.86%

The 1988 United States presidential straw poll in Guam was held on November 8, 1988, Guam is a territory and not a state. Thus, it is ineligible to elect members of the Electoral College, instead, the territory conducts a non-binding presidential straw poll during the general election. In turn cast direct electoral votes for president and vice president.[1][2]

Former Vice President George H. W. Bush won the straw poll by almost 58.9%.

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