Emma Kerr-Carpenter
Emma Kerr-Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| Assumed office July 10, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Kelly McCarthy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Watertown, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Boston University (BA) |
Emma Kerr-Carpenter is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 49th district. She was appointed to the House on July 10, 2018, succeeding Kelly McCarthy.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Kerr-Carpenter was born in Watertown, New York. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations and religion from Boston University.[2]
Career
[edit]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.[3][4]
Personal life
[edit]Kerr-Carpenter lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Dan.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.