Kevin A. Avard is a Republican politician born on January 25, 1963, in Everett, Washington, representing New Hampshire Senate District 12 since 2022 . A small business owner and resident of Nashua, New Hampshire, he is married to Tracy with five children: Ashlee, Lindsey, Michael, Kevin, and Kiley. Avard is a Born Again Christian actively involved in community fundraising for music programs in Nashua Public Schools. Notable achievements include serving as Chair of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair of Health and Human Services and Rules and Enrolled Bills Committees, and co-sponsoring House Bill 324 in 2025 to restrict obscene material in school libraries. His legislative priorities encompass addressing the drug crisis, infrastructure improvements, veteran support, mental health funding, tax restraint, and small business advocacy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA, and Northeast Baptist Bible School in Garden Ridge, TX.
• Political Experience:
  • New Hampshire State Senate, District 12 ; elected in 2014 , reelected in 2016, lost in 2018 to Melanie Levesque, regained in 2020 and 2022.
  • New Hampshire House of Representatives .
  • Franklin City Council .
  • Committee roles: Former Chair, Energy and Natural Resources; Former Vice Chair, Health and Human Services; Member, Governors Council of Advanced Education for Manufacturers; Redress of Grievance Committee; Special Committee for Pension Reform.