2004Final results
2004 election for President in Louisiana
President · Louisiana
George W. Bush (R) won with 56.7% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 14.5 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
56.7%1,102,169
John KerryDemocrat
42.2%820,299
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.4%7,032
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.3%5,203
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.1%2,781
Walt BrownOther party
0.1%1,795
Gene AmondsonOther party
0.1%1,566
David CobbGreen
0.1%1,276
Roger CaleroSocialist
0.1%985
1,943,106 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 (Independent), 0.4%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.3%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.1%; Walt Brown (Other party), 0.1%; Gene Amondson (Other party), 0.1%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%; Roger Calero (Socialist), 0.1%