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Emma Kerr-Carpenter

Emma Kerr-Carpenter

American politician

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]

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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]

References

  1. [1]
    Ferguson, Mike (10 July 2018). "Democrat running for House seat in Billings appointed to fill vacancy". The Billings Gazette. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  2. [2]
    "HOUSE DISTRICT 49". The Billings Gazette. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  3. [3]
    "Emma Kerr-Carpenter". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  4. [4]
    Emma Kerr-Carpenter's Biography
  5. [5]
    "Our endorsements - Billings area". Carol's List. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
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