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.

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1988 Washington gubernatorial election

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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

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