2004Final results
2004 election for President in Connecticut
President · Connecticut
John Kerry (D) won with 54.3% of the vote, defeating George W. Bush (R) by 10.4 points.
John KerryDemocrat · winner
54.3%857,488
George W. BushRepublican
43.9%693,826
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.8%12,969
David CobbGreen
0.6%9,564
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.2%3,367
Michael PeroutkaOther party
0.1%1,543
1,578,769 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
John Kerry (D)George W. Bush (R)
Also on the ballot: Ralph Nader (Independent), 0.8%; David Cobb (Green), 0.6%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.2%; Michael Peroutka (Other party), 0.1%