George W. Bush Republican George W. Bush Republican The 2004 United States presidential election in New Jersey took place on November 2, 2004, and was part of the 2004 United States presidential election.

New Jersey was won by Democratic nominee John Kerry by a 6.68% margin of victory.

Due to the impact of the September 11, 2001 attacks, however, and Governor James McGreevey's resignation following threats of a sexual harassment lawsuit, the state was considered a potentially closer than usual race.

In the end, Kerry carried New Jersey by a somewhat comfortable margin, albeit narrower than usual for most other 21st-century Democrats.

[1] Kerry won most preelection polls taken in this state albeit by small margins.

[4] President George W. Bush visited Marlton, New Jersey, in Burlington County for a rally on October 18, 2004.

[5] Generally, Kerry was very dominant in the urban centers of the state, particularly in Essex, Hudson, and Camden Counties.