Russ Carnahan

Russ Carnahan DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Russ CarnahanDEMDemocrat American politician
65
Years of Age
4
Years of Experience
MOResidence (state)

John Russell Carnahan (born July 10, 1958) is an American politician from the state of Missouri. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2013. At the time, the district included the southern third of the city of St. Louis (known as South City) and most of the southern St. Louis suburbs including most of Jefferson County and all of Ste. Genevieve County. Some cities located in the district include: Webster Groves, Mehlville, Affton, and Oakville, and the southern suburbs of Arnold, Herculaneum, Pevely, Crystal City, Barnhart, Imperial, and Festus, as well as Ste. Genevieve in the neighboring Ste. Genevieve County. Dramatic losses in population in St.

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Campaign Funding

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$2,627
Total Raised
$2,840
Total Spent
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Cash on Hand
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education6 - 6 of 4
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Arts
1979
Richmond, The American International University in London
Rolla High School
University of Missouri School of Law
Juris Doctor
1983
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Assistant Democratic Whip
United States House of Representatives
2005 - 2006
Representative
Missouri State House of Representatives
2001 - 2004
Deputy Majority Whip
6th Ward Democratic Organization
Attorney
Private Practice
Lawyer
BJC Healthcare
Other Experience1 - 32 of 32
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Member
State Historical Society of Missouri
Member
Bar Association of Metropolitan Saint Louis
Member
Boy Scouts, Compton Heights Neighborhood Association
Member
New Democrat Coalition
Member
Saint Louis Ambassadors
Member
Missouri Bar Association
Founding Member
Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Member
Lafayette Park United Methodist Church
Member
United Way of Greater Saint Louis
Member
Saint Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association
Member
FOCUS Leadership Saint Louis
Member
Friends of DeMenil Mansion
Member
Friends of Tower Grove Park
Member
Landmarks Association of Saint Louis
Member
Bar Association of Missouri Supporter
Member
Civil Administrative Law Committee, Missouri State Bar
Member
Friends of Missouri Botanical Gardens
Chair
City of Saint Louis Caucus
Chair
House Democratic Caucus
Former Co-Chair
Congressional French Congress
Former Co-Chair
Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus
Former Co-Chair
Congressional Study Group on Germany
Former Co-Chair
Congressional Center Aisle Caucus
Former Co-Chair
Congressional Intelligent Transportation Caucus
Former Co-Founder
Congressional High Performance Buildings Caucus
Former Co-Founder
Congressional Caucus on Bosnia
Former Co-Founder
Congressional Multiple Sclerosis Caucus
Former Co-Founder
Congressional American Engagement Caucus
Former Member
Congressional Meth Caucus
Member
Automation Committee, Missouri State Court
Member
Mississippi River Parkway Commission