Emma Kerr-Carpenter Explained

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

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

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

Kerr-Carpenter lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Dan.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ferguson. Mike. Democrat running for House seat in Billings appointed to fill vacancy. 2021-01-09. The Billings Gazette. 10 July 2018 . en.
2. Web site: HOUSE DISTRICT 49. 2021-01-09. The Billings Gazette. 21 September 2020 . en.
3. Web site: Emma Kerr-Carpenter. 2021-01-09. Ballotpedia. en.
4. https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/180706/emma-kerr-carpenter Emma Kerr-Carpenter's Biography
5. Web site: Our endorsements - Billings area. 2021-01-09. Carol's List. en-US.