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2004Final results

2004 election for President in Alaska

President · Alaska

George W. Bush (R) won with 61.1% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 25.5 points.

George W. BushRepublican · winner
61.1%190,889
John KerryDemocrat
35.5%111,025
Ralph NaderOther party
1.6%5,069
Michael PeroutkaAlaskan Independence
0.7%2,092
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.5%1,675
0.3%1,058
312,598 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2004

Races before and after

EvenR+9.21992R+17.51996R+31.02000R+25.52004R+21.52008R+14.02012

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The candidates

George W. Bush (R)John Kerry (D)

Also on the ballot: Ralph Nader (Other party), 1.6%; Michael Peroutka (Alaskan Independence), 0.7%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.5%; David Cobb (Green), 0.3%