2004Final results
2004 election for President in Florida
President · Florida
George W. Bush (R) won with 52.1% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 5.0 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
52.1%3,964,522
John KerryDemocrat
47.1%3,583,544
Ralph NaderReform
0.4%32,971
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.2%11,996
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.1%6,626
David CobbGreen
0.1%3,917
Walt BrownOther party
0.0%3,502
Roger CaleroSocialist Workers
0.0%2,732
7,609,810 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 (Reform), 0.4%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.2%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.1%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%; Walt Brown (Other party), 0.0%; Roger Calero (Socialist Workers), 0.0%