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 by | Melanie Levesque |
| In office 2014–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Peggy Gilmour |
| Succeeded by | Melanie Levesque |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the 20th Hillsborough district | |
| In office 2010–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 Everett, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Tracy |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Nashua, New Hampshire |
| Alma mater | Liberty University Northeast Baptist Bible School |
| Website | avard4nh |
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
| 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.
- Brian Wallstin (November 5, 2014). "Republicans Add To N.H. Senate Majority". NHPR. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
- {{cite web|url=http://www.nhprdigital.org/electionresults/#nhsenate
External links
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