A very odd question from a guy in Missouri! Didn't y'all elect a dead guy to the US Senate a few years ago? ;-0
I did not, but, yes, Carnahan died immediately died after the results were in, so his wife took his place in office. His death was poorly timed in an election cycle; I guess he should have made other plans.
I ask again, what the hell happened to Texas? I mean that with all sincerity, since Texas has long been one of the last bastions of liberty and the pioneer spirit, a place most of the rest of us looked fondly upon for those qualities.