2004Final results
2004 election for President in South Dakota
President · South Dakota
George W. Bush (R) won with 59.9% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 21.5 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
59.9%232,584
John KerryDemocrat
38.4%149,244
Ralph NaderIndependent
1.1%4,320
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.3%1,103
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.2%964
388,215 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), 1.1%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.3%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.2%