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 |
| 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
[edit]Avard studied Bible theology at Liberty University.[3]
Politics
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "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.