2004Final results
2004 election for President in Montana
President · Montana
George W. Bush (R) won with 59.1% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 20.5 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
59.1%266,063
John KerryDemocrat
38.6%173,710
Ralph NaderIndependent
1.4%6,168
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.4%1,764
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.4%1,733
David CobbGreen
0.2%996
450,434 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), 1.4%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.4%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.4%; David Cobb (Green), 0.2%