Russell Prescott, Republican

Residence: Kingston

Experience: Executive Councilor (2016-20); NH Senate (2000-04, 2010-16); president and owner, R.E. Prescott Company

Education: Exeter High School; bachelor of science, mechanical engineering, University of South Florida; professional engineer

Position on issues

Presidential action to bar asylum-seekers from U.S.: No response

Congressional action to limit asylum-seekers: No response

Abolish I.C.E.: No response

Limit aid to Israel: "Ensuring Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East, has the resources it needs to rightfully defend itself from the atrocities waged against it is not only the morally right decision but also one that is in the best interest of our own nation. I will always stand with the people of Israel, especially in their time of need."

Military aid to Ukraine: "Funding must be transparent and spent wisely without raising the national debt."

Increase military aid to Taiwan: No response

"Military-style" firearms ban: No response

More federal enforcement of retail crime: No response

Marijuana legalization across U.S.: Against

Revise Section 230: For

Extend Trump tax act: No response

Expanded child tax credit: For

Support further Fed interest rate hikes: Against

Decrease tariffs on imports: For

Cap prices increases by large businesses: Against

Budget cuts to match new spending: "In the state Senate I balanced the budget by cutting spending which allowed for tax cuts. This is key to getting historic inflation under control."

Raise taxes to reduce budget deficit: Against

Revise Jones Act: Undecided

Raise Social Security retirement age: No response

Means testing for Social Security: No response

Raise income cap for Social Security tax: No response

Privatize Social Security: No response

Federal abortion ban: "I am pro-life and have a record to stand on from my time as a state senator, however, I strongly believe that after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, this issue is best left up to the states. That being said, I will always fight against any federal taxpayer funding for abortion and will strongly support legislation such as the Born Alive bill in Congress."

Federal right to abortion before 24 weeks: "Abortion legislation should be left to the states in accordance with the 10th Amendment of the constitution."

Exclude transgender women from sports: No response

Medicare for All, opt-in: Against

Medicare for All, automatic enrollment: Against

Increase oil and natural gas leases on public land: For

Tax carbon emissions: Against

Electric vehicle mandate for automakers: No response

Add U.S. term limits: For

Abolish federal departments: No response