
Russell Prescott
Republican | New Hampshire
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Russell Prescott
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 1
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Exeter Atea Chamber of Commerce, Former board of directors
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
State Senator, 2000-2004 & 2010-2016
Executive Councilor, 2016-2021
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (10)
*National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Federal PAC
603 Alliance
American GRIT PAC
*Peter Varney
Max Miller
OTHER (3)
Log Cabin Republicans PAC
Chris Sununu
Kat Cammack
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)
Protect Freedom PAC (2024)
WinRed (2024)
Mike Huckabee (2008)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (6)
American Grit PAC (2024)
Christine Goodwin (2024)
Kathryn M.L. Buckley (2024)
Peter & Maria Zieve (2024)
WinRed (2024)
OTHER INFORMATION
Key Votes from Vote Smart.
Russell Prescott completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
Voted to approve the renewal of a services contract with Planned Parenthood.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I will work to make the Hyde amendment permanent law.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Rape, incest, life of the mother.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
No, it should be completely left up to the states in accordance with our Constitution.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Keep the Trump Tax cuts permanent.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
That the state may not infringe upon the religious liberties of a free people.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
There are no circumstances where the state, or a system of organization corporate or otherwise, should impose vaccinations on its constituency.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
C
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, it is the only semblance of stability and civilization in the entire region.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
Poor or otherwise non existent federal and upper level military leadership. The denigration of public and civil service has turned many capable young men and women away from a life of civic responsibility and familial duty.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone, who follows our laws, so long as they are not criminals or fleeing from justice.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
As a state senator I voted to pass education tax credits, support charter schools etc.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
This is a double question. I agree with the first question and disagree with the second question. That is why my answer is neutral.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Bible believing Christian.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I was the prime sponsor of VOTER ID that is now NH law today.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
Humans are responsible for good stewardship of our natural resources. Beyond that, there is no human political or social capacity that can stop shift or alter the weather.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide its people with the fundamentals of government: life liberty and the pursuit of happiness et al. And to protect and preserve our unalienable rights.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None whatsoever. As a state senator I was a prime sponsor of constitutional carry in NH.
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