Russell Prescott
Russell Prescott | |
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| Member of the New Hampshire Executive Council from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 6, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Sununu |
| Succeeded by | Janet Stevens |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate | |
| In office December 1, 2010 – December 7, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Bill Gannon |
| Constituency | 23rd district |
| In office December 6, 2000 – December 1, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Beverly Hollingworth |
| Succeeded by | Maggie Hassan |
| Constituency | 19th district (2000–2002) 23rd district (2002–2004) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Russell Edward Prescott October 19, 1960 St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susan Prescott |
| Education | University of South Florida (BS) |
Russell Edward Prescott (born October 19, 1960)[1] is an American businessman and politician who served on the New Hampshire Executive Council, representing the 3rd district from 2017 to 2021.[2] A member of the Republican Party, Prescott served in the New Hampshire Senate from 2000 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2016, representing districts in Rockingham County.[3]
Prescott was born in St. Petersburg, Florida but considers himself a New Hampshire native.[4] Prescott attended Exeter High School and received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of South Florida. He is the president and owner of R.E. Prescott Company, a manufacturer and wholesaler of water treatment systems founded by his father in 1954 and based in Exeter, New Hampshire.[5] [6] He ran for the Republican nomination for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 2022 and 2024,[7][6] losing in the primary in 2022 and in the general in 2024.
Personal Life
[edit]Prescott lives in Kingston, New Hampshire. He has been married to his wife, Susan, for 42 years, and they have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
References
[edit]- ^ Sexton, Adam (2024-08-19). "Russell Prescott, R, 2024 candidate for 1st Congressional District seat in New Hampshire". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Golden, Nicholas (November 9, 2016). "Executive Council: Prescott secures District 3; Dems hold District 2". The Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- ^ * Dinan, Elizabeth (September 14, 2016), "Prescott, Roth win Executive Council primaries", Seacoastonline.com
- ^ "WATCH/LISTEN: 1st Congressional District candidates forum at NHPR". New Hampshire Public Radio. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Sexton, Adam (2024-08-19). "Russell Prescott, R, 2024 candidate for 1st Congressional District seat in New Hampshire". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b Sylvia, Andrew (2024-04-22). "Prescott seeks to blend experience, principles, and consensus-making in quest for Congress - Manchester Ink Link". Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ Ketschke, Ross (2024-09-11). "AP: Prescott projected winner of Republican nomination in 1st District". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
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