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

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Politics

Avard was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Democrat

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. 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

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. From 2010 to 2012 he was a member of the

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. Avard also served on the

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City Council from 2000 to 2002.

Electoral history

References

External links

Campaign site
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