2004Final results
2004 election for President in Vermont
President · Vermont
John Kerry (D) won with 58.9% of the vote, defeating George W. Bush (R) by 20.1 points.
John KerryDemocrat · winner
58.9%184,067
George W. BushRepublican
38.8%121,180
Ralph NaderIndependent
1.4%4,494
Michael BadnarikLibertarian
0.4%1,102
John ParkerLiberty Union
0.1%265
Roger CaleroSocialist Workers
0.1%244
312,309 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
John Kerry (D)George W. Bush (R)
Also on the ballot: Ralph Nader (Independent), 1.4%; Michael Badnarik (Libertarian), 0.4%; John Parker (Liberty Union), 0.1%; Roger Calero (Socialist Workers), 0.1%