2004Final results
2004 election for President in Arkansas
President · Arkansas
George W. Bush (R) won with 54.3% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 9.8 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
54.3%572,898
John KerryDemocrat
44.5%469,953
Ralph NaderOther party
0.6%6,171
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.2%2,352
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.2%2,083
David CobbGreen
0.1%1,488
1,054,945 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
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), 0.6%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.2%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.2%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%