2004Final results
2004 election for President in New Mexico
President · New Mexico
George W. Bush (R) won with 49.8% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 0.8 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
49.8%376,930
John KerryDemocrat
49.0%370,942
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.5%4,053
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.3%2,382
David CobbGreen
0.2%1,226
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.1%771
756,304 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), 0.5%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.3%; David Cobb (Green), 0.2%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.1%