Oh, What A Night: Congressman Re-elected With 66% of Vote

Tuesday, November 7th was indeed a very, very good night to be a Democrat. On an early morning when Democrats took over the U.S. House, Senate and a majority of the Governorships, Congressman Russ Carnahan also sailed to victory. When the final tally was counted, Missouri voters had elected Claire McCaskill to the U.S. Senate and Congressman Carnahan was returning to the House of Representatives with 66% of the votes from Missouri's 3rd Congressional District.

Though final votes did not come in from Jefferson County until Thursday, it was clear very early on Election Night that Congressman Carnahan would be joining the new Democratic Majority in Congress. Shortly after 10:00 p.m., Congressman Carnahan went to the main ballroom of the Renaissance Grand Hotel to claim victory in front of a crowd of Democratic activists, staff and supporters.

It has been a historic election cycle for the Democrats (and a lot of fun too...). On behalf of Congressman Carnahan, his family, and all of the Team Carnahan staff, thank you all for your support and efforts in this election.

Sierra Club Political Committee Endorses Congressman Carnahan

The Sierra Club Political Committee (PAC) has endorsed Congressman Russ Carnahan for re-election. The Congressman is proud to be recognized for his continuing commitment to the development of innovative energy sources and environmentally sound legislative policies.

The Sierra Club endorsement includes the following statement:

"Sierra Club promotes "Smart Energy Solutions" which shift us from reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear power to a safe, clean energy future built on efficiency, renewable fuels, and innovative technologies; the protection of "America's Wild Legacy" including our wildlife and their habitat and preservation of our wild and special places; and "Safe and Healthy Communities" free from pollution of our water and air and toxic threats to communities across America".