Who won Hawaii in the 2004 presidential election?

Kerry (Democratic) carried Hawaii in 2004, winning its 4 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Hawaii have in 2004?

Hawaii cast 4 electoral votes in the 2004 presidential election.

Did Hawaii vote for the national winner in 2004?

No. Hawaii backed Kerry, while George W. Bush won the presidency nationally.

Modern PolarizationHI · 4 EV

2004

Hawaii: Kerry carries 4 EV.

Hawaii cast its 4 electoral votes for Kerry (Democratic). National winner: George W. Bush (Republican) — Hawaii voted against the national winner this cycle.

Hawaii in 2004

The 2004 contest saw Hawaii line up behind Kerry, delivering 4 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: George W. Bush (Republican) won nationally, while Hawaii had backed a different ticket.

Hawaii stayed in the Democratic column for the 12th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1960. Over its 17 recorded presidential cycles, Hawaii has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 17 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, George W. Bush finished with 286 of the 538 electoral votes to John Kerry's 251. George W. Bush led the national popular vote with 50.73% of the ballots cast.

The 2004 national map

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