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Russell Prescott

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Russell Prescott
Member of the
New Hampshire Executive Council
from the 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 6, 2021
Preceded byChris Sununu
Succeeded byJanet Stevens
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
In office
December 1, 2010 – December 7, 2016
Preceded byMaggie Hassan
Succeeded byBill Gannon
Constituency23rd district
In office
December 6, 2000 – December 1, 2004
Preceded byBeverly Hollingworth
Succeeded byMaggie Hassan
Constituency19th district (2000–2002)
23rd district (2002–2004)
Personal details
Born
Russell Edward Prescott

(1960-10-19) October 19, 1960 (age 63)
New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusan Prescott
EducationUniversity of South Florida (BS)

Russell Edward Prescott (born October 19, 1960)[1] is an American politician and businessman who served on the New Hampshire Executive Council, representing the 3rd district from 2017 to 2021.[2] A member of the Republican Party, Prescott previously served in the New Hampshire Senate from 2000 to 2004 and again from 2010 to 2016, representing districts in Rockingham County.[3]

A Seacoast native, 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.[4] He is the Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in the 2024 elections and unsuccessfully ran for the district in 2022.[5]

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

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  1. ^ Sexton, Adam (2024-08-19). "Russell Prescott, R, 2024 candidate for 1st Congressional District seat in New Hampshire". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ Golden, Nicholas (November 9, 2016). "Executive Council: Prescott secures District 3; Dems hold District 2". The Eagle-Tribune. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  3. ^ * Dinan, Elizabeth (September 14, 2016), "Prescott, Roth win Executive Council primaries", Seacoastonline.com
  4. ^ Sexton, Adam (2024-08-19). "Russell Prescott, R, 2024 candidate for 1st Congressional District seat in New Hampshire". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ Ketschke, Ross (2024-09-11). "AP: Prescott projected winner of Republican nomination in 1st District". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
New Hampshire Senate
Preceded by
Richard Russman
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 19th district

2000–2002
Succeeded by
Frank Sapareto
Preceded by Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 23rd district

2002–2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 23rd district

2010–2016
Succeeded by