2004Final results
2004 election for President in Nebraska
President · Nebraska
George W. Bush (R) won with 65.9% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 33.2 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
65.9%512,814
John KerryDemocrat
32.7%254,328
Ralph NaderReform
0.7%5,780
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.3%2,041
David CobbGreen
0.1%978
778,186 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 (Reform), 0.7%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.3%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%