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 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) is an American businessman and politician who served on the New Hampshire Executive Council, representing the 3rd district from 2017 to 2021. 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.
Prescott was born in St. Petersburg, Florida but considers himself a New Hampshire 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. He ran for the Republican nomination for New Hampshire's 1st congressional district in 2022 and 2024, losing in the primary in 2022 and in the general in 2024.