Russell Prescott

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 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

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

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. 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