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2004Final results

2004 election for President in Texas

President · Texas

George W. Bush (R) won with 61.1% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 22.9 points.

George W. BushRepublican · winner
61.1%4,526,917
John KerryDemocrat
38.2%2,832,704
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.5%38,787
7,410,749 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

EvenR+3.51992R+4.91996R+21.32000R+22.92004R+11.82008R+15.82012

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: Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.5%