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 was the Republican nominee for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 2022.[7] and 2024,[6] losing both times.
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.