2004Final results
2004 election for President in Nevada
President · Nevada
George W. Bush (R) won with 50.5% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 2.6 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
50.5%418,690
John KerryDemocrat
47.9%397,190
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.6%4,838
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.4%3,176
Michael PeroutkaIndependent
0.1%1,152
David CobbGreen
0.1%853
829,587 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), 0.6%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.4%; Michael Peroutka (Independent), 0.1%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%