2004Final results
2004 election for President in Virginia
President · Virginia
George W. Bush (R) won with 53.7% of the vote, defeating John Kerry (D) by 8.2 points.
George W. BushRepublican · winner
53.7%1,716,959
John KerryDemocrat
45.5%1,454,742
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.3%11,032
Michael PeroutkaConstitution
0.3%10,161
3,195,415 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: Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.3%; Michael Peroutka (Constitution), 0.3%