Carnahan family

The Carnahan family is a prominent political family from Missouri. 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, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 8th congressional district, m. Kathel
*Mel Carnahan, Governor of Missouri, m. Jean (née Carpenter), U.S. Senator for Missouri
**Russ Carnahan, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, Chair of the Missouri Democratic Party
**Robin Carnahan, Missouri Secretary of State, Administrator of General Services