The 1994 United States Senate election in Missouri was held November 8, 1994. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Danforth decided to retire and not seek re-election. Former Governor of Missouri John Ashcroft won the open seat in a landslide. Major candidates Democratic Alan Wheat, U.S. Representative Republican John Ashcroft, former Governor of Missouri Polling Results See also 1994 United States Senate elections References 1994 Missouri elections Missouri 1994