Emma Kerr-Carpenter

Emma Kerr-Carpenter is an incumbent Montana State Senator for District 23, a position she assumed in January 2025. A Democrat, she previously served in the Montana House of Representatives. Born in Watertown, New York, she holds a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University. Kerr-Carpenter advocates for funding public safety, expanding mental healthcare, and building a fair tax system. Her platform emphasizes investing in the economy, supporting workers' rights, and ensuring higher wages. She also champions affordable housing, childcare, clean air and water, and accessible healthcare for all Montanans. She is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary Election.