2004Final results
2004 election for President in South Carolina
President · South Carolina
George W. Bush (R) won with 58.0% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 17.1 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
58.0%937,974
John KerryDemocrat
40.9%661,669
Ralph NaderIndependent
0.3%5,520
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.3%5,317
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.2%3,608
Walt BrownUnited Citizens
0.1%2,124
David CobbGreen
0.1%1,488
1,617,700 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), 0.3%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.3%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.2%; Walt Brown (United Citizens), 0.1%; David Cobb (Green), 0.1%