Kevin Avard


Kevin A. Avard is an American politician and a Republican member of the New [Hampshire Senate] representing New Hampshire's [12th State Senate District|District 12] since 2022 and previously between 2016 and 2020.

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 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.

Education

In 2025, Avard co-sponsored House Bill 324, a bill written to ban what primary sponsor Glenn Cordelli described as "obscene or harmful" material from school libraries.

Abortion

In 2025, Avard introduced Senate Bill 36, which would require medical providers and facilities to report information about abortions they perform to the state Department of Health and Human Services.

Electoral history