2004Final results
2004 election for President in Idaho
President · Idaho
George W. Bush (R) won with 68.4% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 38.1 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
68.4%409,235
John KerryDemocrat
30.3%181,098
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.6%3,844
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.5%3,084
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.2%1,115
598,376 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: Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.6%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.5%; Ralph Nader (Independent), 0.2%