2004Final results
2004 election for President in Maryland
President · Maryland
John Kerry (D) won with 56.0% of the vote, defeating George W. Bush (R) by 13.0 points.
John KerryDemocrat · winner
56.0%1,334,493
George W. BushRepublican
43.0%1,024,703
Ralph NaderOther party
0.5%11,854
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.3%6,094
David CobbGreen
0.2%3,632
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.1%3,421
2,384,238 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 (Other party), 0.5%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.3%; David Cobb (Green), 0.2%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.1%