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Michael Stanley Dukakis is an American politician and lawyer best known for serving as the governor of Massachusetts for multiple terms. He holds the record for being the longest-serving governor in Massachusetts history. In 1988, Dukakis was the Democratic Party's nominee for president of the United States. He ultimately lost the election to Republican candidate George H.W. Bush.
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1975C$0.1M
Governor of Massachusetts
Elected Governor of Massachusetts.
1988A▲▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Presidential Nomination
Wins Democratic nomination for President.
1988B▼$0.4M-$0.09999999999999998M
Loses Presidential Election
Defeated by George H.W. Bush.
1991C▼$1M+$0.6M
Professor at Northeastern
Starts teaching at Northeastern University.
2026C$3M+$2M
Political Commentator
Continues to be involved in public discourse.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026