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Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: Montana campaign finance

In 2026, Emma Kerr-Carpenter ran for Senate District No. 23 as a Democratic candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. Emma Kerr-Carpenter's other candidacies are listed on Emma Kerr-Carpenter's candidate record. Data through 2026-10-08.

Senate District No. 23 is also written Senate District 23. Emma Kerr-Carpenter is also listed as EMMA KERR-CARPENTER, Emma Kerr Carpenter, Emma KerrCarpenter, Kerr-Carpenter Emma, Rep. Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Sen. Emma Kerr-Carpenter.

This candidacy (Senate District No. 23, 2026) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/21183

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: others who ran for Senate District No. 23 in 2026, data through 2026-10-08

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: summary of money reported, data through 2026-10-08

Figure Amount Lines
Contributions received in cash, net of refunds $21,975.00 96
Other receipts (not contributions) $0.00 0
Expenditures, net of refunds received $2,459.27 25
Debts and loans still owed $0.00 0

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: $21,975.00 in cash contributions, net of refunds; $2,459.27 spent; $0.00 still owed. Data through 2026-10-08.

Totals above are net of refunds, and so are the largest-contributor amounts below, with the as-filed and refunded figures shown beside any row that was refunded. The line-by-line contribution rows are as filed, before any refund.

These figures are for Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026. These figures follow the same rules as the public campaign finance site, because they come from it. Only filed reports count. Money a campaign moves between its own accounts is left out, because it is not new money. The contribution figure is cash, as on the state's Cash Summary, and goods and services given in kind are reported beside it, never inside it. Refunds paid back to contributors are subtracted. Other receipts are interest, rebates and similar receipts, not donations. A debt is money still owed, not money spent, and a loan repaid in full is not listed as owed.

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: where the money came from, data through 2026-10-08

Where the money given to Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026 came from: of $21,975.00 in contributions to Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026 (cash and goods or services given in kind, net of refunds), 81.5% came from Montana addresses as filed, at least $17,910.00 from 67 contributors, and 18.4% came from out-of-state addresses as filed, at least $4,050.00 from 21 contributors. The candidate's own money: $15.00 (less than 0.1%). In short, 81.5% of the contributions to Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026 came from Montana addresses. Address as reported by the filer; not verified. The figures cover every contributor to Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026, not only those listed below.

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: contributions by where the contributor is from, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-08

Where from Amount, net of refunds Share Contributors
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: contributions by where the contributor is from, rows 1 to 3 of 3, data through 2026-10-08
Montana addresses as filed $17,910.00 81.5% 67
Out-of-state addresses as filed $4,050.00 18.4% 21
The candidate's own money $15.00 less than 0.1% 1

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-08

Contributor From Given, net of refunds Contributions
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 50, data through 2026-10-08
Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee Billings, MT $1,000.00 1
Clare Sherwood BEDFORD, NY $470.00 1
Denise Hayman Bozeman, MT $470.00 1
Henry Cohn BEDFORD, NY $470.00 1
Paula Schilke Billings, MT $470.00 1
Mark Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00 1
Kaj Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00 1
Karen Jarussi Billings, MT $470.00 1
Bev Ross Billings, MT $470.00 1
Way Back PAC Sheridan, WY $470.00 1
Andrew Albers Miles City, MT $470.00 1
Margie Albers Miles City, MT $470.00 1
Laura Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00 1
Rebecca Meyers Helena, MT $470.00 1
James Reavis Billings, MT $470.00 1
Missoula Fire Fighters PAC Missoula, MT $470.00 1
Samantha Becker St Petersburg, FL $470.00 1
Montana Electric Cooperatives PAC Great Falls, MT $470.00 1
Thomas France Missoula, MT $470.00 1
James Scott Billings, MT $470.00 1
Carol's List Missoula, MT $470.00 1
Eric Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Charter Communications, Inc. Montana PAC Stamford, CT $450.00 1
Michael Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Kevin Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-08

Contributor From Given, net of refunds Contributions
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 50 of 50, data through 2026-10-08
Matthew Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Thomas Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Daniel Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
James Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Mha PAC State Fund PAC Helena, MT $450.00 1
Emilee Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00 1
Montana Troopers PAC Billings, MT $400.00 1
MICHAEL DE MATO Helena, MT $400.00 1
TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $325.00 6
Montana State Council of Professional Firefighters PAC Account Anaconda, MT $300.00 1
ROBIN OLSON NEEDHAM, MA $250.00 2
Thora Hanson Billings, MT $250.00 1
Addison Sessions Billings, MT $200.00 1
MT FARM BUREAU PAC BOZEMAN, MT $200.00 1
MDU Resource Group Bismark, ND $200.00 1
Jane Moses Billings, MT $200.00 1
Montana Bankers PAC Helena, MT $200.00 1
David Carlson Billings, MT $200.00 1
Gaming Industry Association of Montana Helena, MT $200.00 1
Joe Howell Billings, MT $150.00 1
James Crumpler Columbus, OH $150.00 1
Paul Kelker Billings, MT $150.00 1
Kiely Lammers Billings, MT $150.00 1
American Property Casualty Insurance Association (Insuring America PAC) Chicgago, IL $150.00 1
Nextera Energy PAC Juno Beach, FL $150.00 1

The 50 largest of 89 contributors are shown.

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-08

Paid to Total Payments
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 8 of 8, data through 2026-10-08
The Billings Times $875.00 2
Act Blue $696.42 13
USPS $274.00 2
Office Depot $258.85 4
MDLCC $250.00 1
MDLCC $45.00 1
Square Space $45.00 1
Secretary of State $15.00 1

Every contribution, itemized from $1 up, as filed, from filed reports. These are the gross contribution lines. A refund is a separate payment and does not appear here.

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 96, data through 2026-10-08

Date Contributor From Amount
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 96, data through 2026-10-08
2026-02-17 Nextera Energy PAC Juno Beach, FL $150.00
2026-02-23 Thomas Curry Billings, MT $50.00
2026-03-05 Ann Brodsky Helena, MT $50.00
2026-03-05 Adam Schafer Helena, MT $100.00
2026-03-05 Megan McLean Billings, MT $50.00
2026-03-06 Rebecca Meyers Helena, MT $470.00
2026-03-06 Karen Jarussi Billings, MT $470.00
2026-03-07 Abra Belke Spokane, WA $150.00
2026-03-07 Clare Sherwood BEDFORD, NY $470.00
2026-03-07 Henry Cohn BEDFORD, NY $470.00
2026-03-09 Laura Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00
2026-03-10 Kaj Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00
2026-03-11 David Carlson Billings, MT $200.00
2026-03-11 Addison Sessions Billings, MT $200.00
2026-03-12 Denise Hayman Bozeman, MT $470.00
2026-03-12 Matthew Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Michael Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Emilee Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Eric Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Thomas Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Daniel Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 James Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-12 Kevin Kenneally Butte, MT $450.00
2026-03-15 Andrew Albers Miles City, MT $470.00
2026-03-15 Margie Albers Miles City, MT $470.00

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 96, data through 2026-10-08

Date Contributor From Amount
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 50 of 96, data through 2026-10-08
2026-03-15 Jane Moses Billings, MT $200.00
2026-03-17 Name not recorded $15.00
2026-03-17 Paul Kelker Billings, MT $150.00
2026-03-18 Mark Nicholson Billings, MT $470.00
2026-03-18 Chuck Tooley Billings, MT $100.00
2026-03-19 Margaret MacDonald Billings, MT $35.00
2026-03-20 Missoula Fire Fighters PAC Missoula, MT $470.00
2026-03-20 Thomas Kessler Billings, MT $35.00
2026-03-21 Emily Tyler Billings, MT $150.00
2026-03-21 James Reavis Billings, MT $470.00
2026-03-22 margaret beeson Billings, MT $100.00
2026-03-22 ROBIN OLSON NEEDHAM, MA $150.00
2026-03-23 Marcie Brand Billings, MT $100.00
2026-03-23 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $150.00
2026-03-23 Mary Kaiser Williamsburg, VA $50.00
2026-03-24 Tyler Starkweather Wilton Manors, FL $10.00
2026-03-26 Steven Paulson Billings, MT $30.00
2026-03-27 MT FARM BUREAU PAC BOZEMAN, MT $200.00
2026-03-28 Anne Nicholas Solvang, CA $150.00
2026-03-29 Olivia Stockman - MO St Louis, MO $25.00
2026-03-29 Patrick Evans Billings, MT $100.00
2026-03-29 Craig McClure Polson, MT $100.00
2026-03-30 Elizabeth Halverson Billings, MT $100.00
2026-03-31 Daniel Donovan Billings, MT $50.00
2026-03-31 Deborah Lazarski CARY, IL $100.00

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 96, data through 2026-10-08

Date Contributor From Amount
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 51 to 75 of 96, data through 2026-10-08
2026-03-31 Mary McNally Billings, MT $100.00
2026-04-01 Kathleen Anderson Billings, MT $25.00
2026-04-02 Linda Floyd ELK GROVE, CA $100.00
2026-04-05 Kiely Lammers Billings, MT $150.00
2026-04-08 Luke Sherwood Westminster, CO $35.00
2026-04-08 Mha PAC State Fund PAC Helena, MT $450.00
2026-04-09 Paula Schilke Billings, MT $470.00
2026-04-09 ALI PISTORA BILLINGS, MT $50.00
2026-04-10 Bev Ross Billings, MT $470.00
2026-04-13 Montana Bankers PAC Helena, MT $200.00
2026-04-14 SHAUNA VEY NEW YORK, NY $50.00
2026-04-16 Thora Hanson Billings, MT $250.00
2026-04-17 AVISTA Employees for Effective Government PAC Spokane, WA $100.00
2026-04-19 Joe Howell Billings, MT $150.00
2026-04-20 MICHAEL DE MATO Helena, MT $400.00
2026-04-20 Montana State Council of Professional Firefighters PAC Account Anaconda, MT $300.00
2026-04-20 Montana Troopers PAC Billings, MT $400.00
2026-04-23 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $35.00
2026-04-23 SARAH LORD Billings, MT $50.00
2026-04-30 Charter Communications, Inc. Montana PAC Stamford, CT $450.00
2026-05-05 MDU Resource Group Bismark, ND $200.00
2026-05-07 Montana Electric Cooperatives PAC Great Falls, MT $470.00
2026-05-15 Peggy Hart Billings, MT $100.00
2026-05-18 VALERIE MCMURTRY 4 PSC Billings, MT $100.00
2026-05-19 American Property Casualty Insurance Association (Insuring America PAC) Chicgago, IL $150.00

Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 96 of 96, data through 2026-10-08

Date Contributor From Amount
Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 76 to 96 of 96, data through 2026-10-08
2026-05-23 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $35.00
2026-05-27 Samantha Becker St Petersburg, FL $470.00
2026-06-05 Mary Parker Billings, MT $50.00
2026-06-09 James Crumpler Columbus, OH $150.00
2026-06-11 Gaming Industry Association of Montana Helena, MT $200.00
2026-06-16 Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee Billings, MT $1,000.00
2026-06-23 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $35.00
2026-07-07 Way Back PAC Sheridan, WY $470.00
2026-07-27 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $35.00
2026-08-05 James Scott Billings, MT $470.00
2026-08-08 Tom Towe Billings, MT $100.00
2026-08-13 Wade Sikorski Willard, MT $35.00
2026-08-24 Thomas Kessler Billings, MT $30.00
2026-08-26 TERRY DENNIS Billings, MT $35.00
2026-08-27 Carol's List Missoula, MT $470.00
2026-09-04 Allen Salyer Troy, MI $50.00
2026-09-04 Jaq Quanbeck Billings, MT $100.00
2026-09-04 Tom Tully Billings, MT $75.00
2026-09-11 Thomas France Missoula, MT $470.00
2026-09-14 ROBIN OLSON NEEDHAM, MA $100.00
2026-09-15 Mary Parker Billings, MT $50.00

What this record does not say about Emma Kerr-Carpenter, Senate District No. 23, 2026, data through 2026-10-08

It does not say whether Emma Kerr-Carpenter won. CERS records candidacies and money, not results. Contribution totals are floors, not exact figures: the same real person or business can appear in the record more than once under spelling variants, and merging those into single identities is ongoing work. A total means "at least this much".