Emma Kerr-Carpenter

Emma Kerr-Carpenter
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 3, 2024
Preceded byKathy Kelker
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 49th district
In office
July 10, 2018 – December 3, 2024
Preceded byKelly McCarthy
Succeeded byVacant
Personal details
BornWatertown, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationBoston University (BA)

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]

Early life and education

Kerr-Carpenter was born in Watertown, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations and religion from Boston University.[3]

Career

After 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

Kerr-Carpenter lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Dan.[6]

References

  1. ^ Ehrlick, Darrell (3 December 2024). "Yellowstone County Commissioners pick Kerr-Carpenter to replace Kelker in the Montana Senate". Daily Montanan. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
  2. ^ Ferguson, Mike (10 July 2018). "Democrat running for House seat in Billings appointed to fill vacancy". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  3. ^ "HOUSE DISTRICT 49". The Billings Gazette. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  4. ^ "Emma Kerr-Carpenter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  5. ^ Emma Kerr-Carpenter's Biography
  6. ^ "Our endorsements - Billings area". Carol's List. Retrieved 2021-01-09.