Kevin Avard Explained

Kevin Avard
Office:Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 12th district
Term Start:December 2, 2020
Predecessor:Melanie Levesque
Term Start1:December 3, 2014
Term End1:December 6, 2018
Predecessor1:Peggy Gilmour
Successor1:Melanie Levesque
Office2:Member of the
New Hampshire House of Representatives
from the Hillsborough 20th district
Term Start2:December 2010
Term End2:December 2012
Birth Place:Everett, Washington
Party:Republican
Spouse:Tracy
Children:5
Residence:Nashua, New Hampshire
Alma Mater:Liberty University
Northeast Baptist Bible School

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.

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kevin Avard's Biography . . January 2, 2018.
  2. Web site: Republicans Add To N.H. Senate Majority. Brian Wallstin. NHPR. November 5, 2014. January 2, 2018.
  3. Web site: NH Election Results .