Final state called in Bush's favor
(CNN) -- Three days after Election Day 2004, the last remaining state has been called in favor of President Bush.
The Associated Press on Friday reported that Bush won in Iowa, defeating challenger John Kerry with 745,980 votes to Kerry's 732,764 after absentee ballots were counted. The state, which represents seven electoral votes, had been too close to call. (Poll finds optimism after divisive election)
Bush's win in Ohio gave him more than the 270 electoral votes necessary to secure a second term. The AP called New Mexico and its five electoral votes for Bush on Wednesday. (Votes being counted in three states)
Although some provisional ballots are still being counted, as of 11:30 a.m. the New Mexico secretary of state Web site listed Bush as having 333,228 votes, or 49.6 percent, and Kerry 331,059, or 49.2 percent. Results will not be certified until after the election is audited, the Web site said.
Iowa will not certify its vote count until November 29, according to its secretary of state's Web site.
With the addition of New Mexico and Iowa, Bush has 286 electoral votes and Kerry 252. Kerry conceded the election to Bush on Wednesday. (Kerry concedes)
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Associated Press contributed to this report.
