Kerri Seekins-Crowe Explained

Kerri Seekins-Crowe
Birth Name:Kerri Seekins
State House:Montana
District:43rd
Term Start:January 4, 2021
Predecessor:Peggy Webb
Spouse:Michael Crowe
Children:2
Party:Republican
Education:University of Alaska Fairbanks (BBA)
Campbell University (MBA)

Kerri Seekins-Crowe is an American politician serving as a member of the Montana House of Representatives from the 43rd district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 4, 2021.

Education

Seekins-Crowe earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University.[1]

Career

Seekins-Crowe is a realtor. She previously was a customer service representative for Delta Air Lines. She previously served as an aide to Alaska Senator Ted Stevens. She has since worked as an adjunct professor of business at Montana State University Billings, Athens Technical College, Truett McConnell University, Bauder College, and Coastal Carolina Community College. Seekins-Crowe was elected to the Montana House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 4, 2021.[2]

In April 2023, Seekins-Crowe created controversy with comments she made on the Montana House floor about her reaction to her daughter's suicidal ideation:[3] Seekins-Crowe stated in an interview that the media had lied and distorted her comments by reporting them verbatim; as some reports said her daughter was transgender, when that was not mentioned in Seekins-Crowe's comments.[4] In a video posted on social media, Seekins-Crowe's daughter confirmed she was not and never was transgender.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ward 1: Kerri Seekins-Crowe. 2021-04-26. The Billings Gazette. en.
  2. Web site: Kerri Seekins-Crowe. 2021-04-26. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: A Montana lawmaker suggested she’d rather risk her child’s suicide than let her transition . 2023-04-28 . NBC News . en.
  4. News: Pyburn . Evelyn . May 5, 2022 . Seekins-Crowe Pushes Back on Media Blitz; Says Media Lied, Distorted Her Comments . 16 . Yellowstone County News.
  5. Web site: 2023-05-02 . Montana Rep. Seekins-Crowe says social media, reports took her out of context . 2023-06-02 . KTVH . en.