Electoral History
- 2002 Race for U.S. Senate (Special Election to fill remainder of term)
- Jim Talent (R), 50%
- Jean Carnahan (D) (inc.), 49%
- 2000 Race for U.S. Senate
- Mel Carnahan (D), 51% (posthumously elected; Jean Carnahan appointed to fill seat)
- John Ashcroft (R) (inc.), 48%
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