New Jersey 2004 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2004, the Democratic candidate won 12 of New Jersey's 21 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | John Kerry | Democratic | 55,746 | 52.5% | 5.9 pts | 106,097 |
| Bergen | John Kerry | Democratic | 207,666 | 51.9% | 4.5 pts | 400,244 |
| Burlington | John Kerry | Democratic | 110,411 | 53.1% | 7.0 pts | 207,956 |
| Camden | John Kerry | Democratic | 137,765 | 62.4% | 25.5 pts | 220,933 |
| Cape May | George W. Bush | Republican | 28,832 | 56.8% | 14.5 pts | 50,762 |
| Cumberland | John Kerry | Democratic | 27,875 | 52.4% | 6.6 pts | 53,185 |
| Essex | John Kerry | Democratic | 203,681 | 70.4% | 41.6 pts | 289,348 |
| Gloucester | John Kerry | Democratic | 66,835 | 52.2% | 5.3 pts | 127,964 |
| Hudson | John Kerry | Democratic | 127,447 | 67.3% | 35.3 pts | 189,446 |
| Hunterdon | George W. Bush | Republican | 39,888 | 59.8% | 20.8 pts | 66,680 |
| Mercer | John Kerry | Democratic | 91,580 | 61.3% | 23.4 pts | 149,510 |
| Middlesex | John Kerry | Democratic | 166,628 | 56.3% | 13.6 pts | 295,805 |
| Monmouth | George W. Bush | Republican | 163,650 | 54.6% | 10.0 pts | 299,939 |
| Morris | George W. Bush | Republican | 135,241 | 57.5% | 15.8 pts | 235,154 |
| Ocean | George W. Bush | Republican | 152,204 | 59.9% | 20.6 pts | 254,306 |
| Passaic | John Kerry | Democratic | 94,962 | 55.4% | 11.5 pts | 171,311 |
| Salem | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,721 | 52.8% | 6.6 pts | 29,781 |
| Somerset | George W. Bush | Republican | 72,508 | 51.7% | 4.3 pts | 140,279 |
| Sussex | George W. Bush | Republican | 44,506 | 64.1% | 29.6 pts | 69,396 |
| Union | John Kerry | Democratic | 119,372 | 58.7% | 18.1 pts | 203,387 |
| Warren | George W. Bush | Republican | 29,542 | 61.3% | 23.9 pts | 48,208 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in New Jersey in 2004?
The Democratic candidate won 12 of New Jersey's 21 counties in 2004, with 9 counties going to the other major party.
Which New Jersey county had the closest presidential result in 2004?
Somerset had the closest margin in New Jersey in 2004, with George W. Bush (Republican) winning by 4.3 points out of 140,279 total votes cast.
Which New Jersey county had the widest presidential margin in 2004?
Essex had the widest margin in New Jersey in 2004, with John Kerry (Democratic) winning by 41.6 points.
How many counties are included in New Jersey's 2004 presidential results?
This page covers 21 counties in New Jersey for the 2004 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.