Kevin Avard

Kevin A. Avard[1] (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.

Kevin Avard
Member of the New Hampshire State Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
2020
Preceded byMelanie Levesque
In office
2014–2018
Preceded byPeggy Gilmour
Succeeded byMelanie Levesque
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the 20th Hillsborough district
In office
2010–2012
Personal details
Born1963
Everett, Washington
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Tracy
Children5
ResidenceNashua, New Hampshire
Alma materLiberty University
Northeast Baptist Bible School
Websiteavard4nh.com

Education

Avard studied bible theology at Liberty University.

Politics

Avard was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Democrat Peggy Gilmour.[2] 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. [3] 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

References

  1. "Kevin Avard's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  2. Brian Wallstin (November 5, 2014). "Republicans Add To N.H. Senate Majority". NHPR. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  3. {{cite web|url=http://www.nhprdigital.org/electionresults/#nhsenate
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