List of United States Political Families (C) - The Carnahans

The Carnahans

  • A.S.J. Carnahan (1897–1968), U.S. Representative from Missouri, 1945–1947 and 1949–1961; U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, 1961–1963.
    • Melvin E. Carnahan (1934–2000), governor of Missouri, 1993–2000; died in plane crash while running for United States Senate, posthumously elected; son of A.S.J. Carnahan, husband of Jean Carnahan.
    • Jean Carnahan (born 1933), wife of Mel Carnahan, appointed to Senate in his stead, 2000, served 2001–2002; mother of Russ and Robin Carnahan.
      • Russ Carnahan (born 1958), U.S. Representative from Missouri, 2005-; son of Mel and Jean Carnahan.
      • Robin Carnahan (born 1961), Missouri Secretary of State, 2005-; daughter of Mel and Jean Carnahan.

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