Kevin Avard

Kevin Avard
Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 12th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 2, 2020
Preceded by	Melanie Levesque
In office December 3, 2014 – December 6, 2018
Preceded by	Peggy Gilmour
Succeeded by	Melanie Levesque
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 20th district
In office December 2010 – December 2012
Personal details
Born	(1963-01-25) January 25, 1963 Everett, Washington
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Tracy
Children	5
Residence	Nashua, New Hampshire
Alma mater	Liberty University Northeast Baptist Bible School
Website	avard4nh.com

Kevin A. Avard (born January 25, 1963) (born 1963) is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Hampshire Senate representing District 12 since 2020 and previously between 2014 and 2018.

Education

Avard studied bible theology at Liberty University.

Politics

Avard was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Democrat Peggy Gilmour. He also defeated Gilmore in a 2016 rematch to retain his seat. Avard again stood for election to the NH State Senate in 2018, but lost his seat to Democratic candidate Melanie Levesque. From 2010 to 2012 he was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Avard also served on the Franklin City Council from 2000 to 2002.

Electoral history

New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kevin Avard	10,839	50.8
	Democratic	Peggy Gilmour	10,517	49.2

New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Kevin Avard	15,942	51.32
	Democratic	Peggy Gilmour	15,120	48.68

New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2018

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Melanie Levesque	12,521	50.29
	Republican	Kevin Avard (i)	12,375	49.71

External links

• Campaign site
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Kevin Avard at Ballotpedia