Kevin Avard
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| Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 12th district | |
| 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 (age 61) Everett, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tracy |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Nashua, New Hampshire |
| Alma mater | Liberty University Northeast Baptist Bible School |
| Website | avard4nh |
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Kevin A. Avard (born January 25, 1963)[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.
Avard studied bible theology at Liberty University.
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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kevin Avard | 10,839 | 50.8 | |
| Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 10,517 | 49.2 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Kevin Avard | 15,942 | 51.32 | |
| Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 15,120 | 48.68 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Melanie Levesque | 12,521 | 50.29 | |
| Republican | Kevin Avard (i) | 12,375 | 49.71 | |
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Members of the New Hampshire Senate
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168th General Court (2022–2024)
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