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Bakersfield, California, held a general election for mayor on March 2, 2004. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Harvey Hall.
The election coincided with the California presidential primaries. Since Hall obtained a majority in the initial round of voting, no runoff was necessitated.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey L. Hall (incumbent) | 25,686 | 56.11 | |
| Robert Russo | 19,989 | 43.67 | |
| Total votes | 45,776 | ||
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