Emma Kerr-Carpenter

Emma Kerr-Carpenter is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana Senate from the 23rd district. She was appointed in December 2024 to succeed Kathy Kelker in the 24th district before a successor came in January 2025. She previously served in the Montana House of Representatives, representing the 49th district following her appointment on July 10, 2018 to succeed Kelly McCarthy.

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.

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.

Personal life Kerr-Carpenter lives in Billings, Montana with her husband, Dan.