Who won Minnesota in the 2004 presidential election?

Kerry (Democratic) carried Minnesota in 2004, winning its 10 electoral votes.

How many electoral votes did Minnesota have in 2004?

Minnesota cast 10 electoral votes in the 2004 presidential election.

Did Minnesota vote for the national winner in 2004?

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

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2004

Minnesota: Kerry carries 10 EV.

Minnesota cast its 10 electoral votes for Kerry (Democratic). National winner: George W. Bush (Republican) — Minnesota voted against the national winner this cycle.

Minnesota in 2004

The 2004 contest saw Minnesota line up behind Kerry, delivering 10 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. The presidency went elsewhere: George W. Bush (Republican) won nationally, while Minnesota had backed a different ticket.

Minnesota stayed in the Democratic column for the 13th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1956. The region divided — Wisconsin joined Minnesota for the Democratic ticket, while North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa did not. Over its 43 recorded presidential cycles, Minnesota has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 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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