title: Kevin Avard
text: # Kevin Avard
  
  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
  
  New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2014 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kevin Avard | 10,839 | 50.8 |
  | | Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 10,517 | 49.2 |
  
  New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2016 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | Kevin Avard | 15,942 | 51.32 |
  | | Democratic | Peggy Gilmour | 15,120 | 48.68 |
  
  New Hampshire's 12th Senate District election, 2018 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Melanie Levesque | 12,521 | 50.29 |
  | | Republican | Kevin Avard (i) | 12,375 | 49.71 |
  