Russell Prescott

American politician

Russell Prescott

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

(1960-10-19) October 19, 1960 (age 64)
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.

## Personal Life

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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. ^ "WATCH/LISTEN: 1st Congressional District candidates forum at NHPR". New Hampshire Public Radio. 2024-10-18. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
5. ^ Sexton, Adam (2024-08-19). "Russell Prescott, R, 2024 candidate for 1st Congressional District seat in New Hampshire". WMUR. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
6. ^ 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.
7. ^ 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

Beverly Hollingworth

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

Maggie Hassan

Preceded by

Maggie Hassan

|  Member of the New Hampshire Senate
from the 23rd district
2010–2016  | Succeeded by

Bill Gannon

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