Kevin A. Avard (born January 25, 1963) (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. 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. 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 References External links Campaign site Kevin Avard at Ballotpedia 1963 births Living people Republican Party New Hampshire state senators Republican Party members of the New Hampshire House of Representatives New Hampshire city council members Politicians from Nashua, New Hampshire Politicians from Everett, Washington 21st-century American politicians