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- Birth nameMelvin Eugene Carnahan
- Mel Carnahan was born on February 11, 1934 in Birch Tree, Missouri, USA. He was married to Jean Carnahan. He died on October 16, 2000 in Goldman, Missouri, USA.
- SpouseJean Carnahan(June 12, 1954 - October 16, 2000) (his death, 4 children)
- ChildrenRobin CarnahanRandy Carnahan
- 51st Governor of the State of Missouri (January 11, 1993 - October 16, 2000).
- Along with his son, Randy, and an election aide, he perished when a small plane piloted by his son crashed in Goldman, Missouri, USA on October 16, 2000. He was running for the vacant U.S. Senate seat in Missouri at the time of his death and was elected posthumously in November 2000. His widow, Jean, was appointed to fill his seat until a special election could be held in 2001.
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