2004Final results
2004 election for President in Missouri
President · Missouri
George W. Bush (R) won with 53.3% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 7.2 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
53.3%1,455,713
John KerryDemocrat
46.1%1,259,171
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.4%9,831
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.2%5,355
2,731,364 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), 0.4%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.2%