Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/politics-july-dec00-carnahan_10-24 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Widow of Missouri Governor Tapped Politics Oct 24, 2000 1:00 PM EDT Carnahan died in a plane crash last week, but his name remains on the ballot. Missouri’s new governor said Monday he will offer the seat to Carnahan’s widow if Carnahan gets more votes than Republican Sen. John Ashcroft on Election Day. Acting governor Roger Wilson said he spoke with Jean Carnahan on October 24 and she said she was undecided about accepting the appointment. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Carnahan died in a plane crash last week, but his name remains on the ballot. Missouri’s new governor said Monday he will offer the seat to Carnahan’s widow if Carnahan gets more votes than Republican Sen. John Ashcroft on Election Day. Acting governor Roger Wilson said he spoke with Jean Carnahan on October 24 and she said she was undecided about accepting the appointment. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now