Katharin Kelker


Katharin "Kathy" Kelker is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Montana Senate. She previously served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023 before being termed out. She resigned from the Montana Senate in November 2024.

2014 election

In the 2014 election, Mary McNally ran unopposed in the primary until she withdrew to become the replacement nominee for Montana Senate district 24. Kelker took her place and defeated Republican opponent Joshua Sizemore.

2016 election

Kelker ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Republican Jason Thomas.

2018 election

Kelker ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Republican Colton Zaugg.

2020 election

Kelker ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Republican TJ Smith.

2022 election

After being term limited in the House of Representatives, Kelker ran for the 24th Senate District. Kelker ran unopposed in the primary and defeated Republican Elijah Tidswell.