Carnahan family
The Carnahan family is a prominent political family from Missouri.[1][2][3] Members of the family have served in the United States House of Representatives, in the United States Senate and in various state offices in Missouri. Notable members of the family include:
- A. S. J. Carnahan (1897–1968), U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th congressional district (1945–1947, 1949–1961), m. Kathel (née Schupp)
- Mel Carnahan (1934–2000), Governor of Missouri (1993–2000), m. (1954) Jean (née Carpenter) (born 1933), U.S. Senator for Missouri (2001–2002)
- Russ Carnahan (born 1958), U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district (2005–2013), Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party (2023–present)
- Robin Carnahan (born 1961), Missouri Secretary of State (2005–2013), Administrator of General Services (2021–Present)
- Mel Carnahan (1934–2000), Governor of Missouri (1993–2000), m. (1954) Jean (née Carpenter) (born 1933), U.S. Senator for Missouri (2001–2002)
References
- ^ Kinzer, Stephen (October 10, 2004). "A Carnahan Political Dynasty May Be Budding in Missouri". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Kraske, Steve (November 26, 2012). "Carnahan era in Missouri politics comes to a close". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Messenger, Tony (March 8, 2010). "For Carnahan, politics is the family business". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on March 11, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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