2004Final results
2004 election for President in North Dakota
President · North Dakota
George W. Bush (R) won with 62.9% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 27.4 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
62.9%196,651
John KerryDemocrat
35.5%111,052
Ralph NaderIndependent
1.2%3,756
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.3%851
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.2%514
312,833 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), 1.2%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.3%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.2%