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1996 Missouri gubernatorial election
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The 1996 Missouri gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1996 and resulted in a victory for the Democratic nominee, incumbent Governor Mel Carnahan, over the Republican candidate, State Auditor Margaret B. Kelly, and Libertarian J. Mark Oglesby.
For related races, see 1996 United States gubernatorial elections.
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Governor Carnahan died in a plane crash on October 16, 2000, near the end of this term, and was replaced by Lt. Governor Roger B. Wilson.[1]