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 former Congressman, father of Mel Carnahan
Mel Carnahan former Governor of Missouri, son of A. S. J. Carnahan, husband of Jean Carnahan
Jean Carnahan A former United States Senator, Mel's widow
Russ Carnahan A Congressman from Missouri, Mel and Jean's son
Robin Carnahan Missouri Secretary of State in 2004, Mel and Jean's daughter
Tom Carnahan, Developer of first 100 percent wind powered city in the United States, Mel and Jean's son