Kevin A. Avard (born January 25, 1963)[1] 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 | |
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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 | Everett, Washington | January 25, 1963
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tracy |
Children | 5 |
Residence | Nashua, New Hampshire |
Alma mater | Liberty University Northeast Baptist Bible School |
Website | avard4nh |
Education
editAvard studied bible theology at Liberty University.
Politics
editAvard 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
editParty | 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Kevin Avard's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ Brian Wallstin (November 5, 2014). "Republicans Add To N.H. Senate Majority". NHPR. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- ^ "NH Election Results".