Kevin Avard
Kevin Avard | |
|---|---|
| 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 1, 2010 – December 5, 2012 Serving with Carl Seidel Sean M. McGuinness | |
| Preceded by | Anthony P. Matarazzo Ruth Ginsburg |
| Succeeded by | Frank A. Byron Ralph G. Boehm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 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 |
Kevin A. Avard (born January 25, 1963)[1][2] is an American politician and a Republican member of the New Hampshire Senate representing District 12 since 2022 and previously between 2016 and 2020.
Education
Avard studied Bible theology at Liberty University.[3]
Politics
Avard was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Democrat Peggy Gilmour.[4] He also defeated Gilmore in a 2016 rematch to retain his seat.
Avard again stood for election to the state Senate in 2018, but lost his seat to Democratic candidate Melanie Levesque.[5] 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.[6]
Education
In 2025, Avard co-sponsored House Bill 324, a bill written to ban what primary sponsor Glenn Cordelli described as "obscene or harmful" material from school libraries.[7]
Abortion
In 2025, Avard introduced Senate Bill 36, which would require medical providers and facilities to report information about abortions they perform to the state Department of Health and Human Services.[8]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Avard | 10,839 | 50.8 | |
| Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 10,517 | 49.2 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Avard | 15,942 | 51.32 | |
| Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 15,120 | 48.68 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Levesque | 12,521 | 50.29 | |
| Republican | Kevin Avard (i) | 12,375 | 49.71 | |
References
- ^ "Kevin Avard's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ "Sen. Kevin Avard: Alarm bells over China tariffs; silence on Nashua water deal". UnionLeader.com. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ "TSE Public Resources - Sen. Kevin Avard (R-NH-012)". www.congressweb.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Brian Wallstin (November 5, 2014). "Republicans Add To N.H. Senate Majority". NHPR. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ "NH Election Results".
- ^ "Cruz Campaign Press Release - New Hampshire State Senator Kevin Avard Endorses Ted Cruz for President | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
- ^ Webster, Katharine (2025-04-03). "Library Wars: School Library Bills Spark Controversy". InDepthNH.org. Retrieved 2025-04-10.
- ^ MATHERLY, CHARLOTTE. "NH bill would require abortion data be reported to state". Concord Monitor.