Emma Kerr-Carpenter is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana Senate from the 24th district. She was appointed in December 2024 to succeed Kathy Kelker.[1] She previously served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 49th district following her appointment on July 10, 2018 to succeed Kelly McCarthy.[2]
Emma Kerr-Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Kelker |
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office July 10, 2018 – December 3, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly McCarthy |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Watertown, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Boston University (BA) |
Early life and education
editKerr-Carpenter was born in Watertown, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations and religion from Boston University.[3]
Career
editAfter graduating from college, Kerr-Carpenter taught English in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She then relocated to Billings, Montana, where she became a family support specialist for the Family Support Network. She joined Youth Dynamics of Montana in 2015 as a youth case manager and has since worked as the organization's marketing and education coordinator. In 2018, when incumbent representative Kelly McCarthy announced that he was moving to Australia, Kerr-Carpenter was appointed to fill his vacant seat in the Montana House of Representatives. She won a full term in November 2018 and was re-elected in 2020.[4][5]
Personal life
editKerr-Carpenter lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Dan.[6]
References
edit- ^ Ehrlick, Darrell (3 December 2024). "Yellowstone County Commissioners pick Kerr-Carpenter to replace Kelker in the Montana Senate". Daily Montanan. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Ferguson, Mike (10 July 2018). "Democrat running for House seat in Billings appointed to fill vacancy". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "HOUSE DISTRICT 49". The Billings Gazette. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ "Emma Kerr-Carpenter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
- ^ Emma Kerr-Carpenter's Biography
- ^ "Our endorsements - Billings area". Carol's List. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
