Russell Prescott
Running for: US House NH District 1
Former executive councilor Russell Prescott jumped into the Republican congressional General in July 2023, and he has been building a base of support ever since. In his campaign announcement he wrote, "Our state's leadership in Congress has forgotten the independent 'Live Free or Die' values we pride ourselves on in New Hampshire. We need a fresh voice who has the business and elected experience to change the status quo."
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Position on Issues
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Should the federal government ban certain "military-style" firearms, such as the AR-15?
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Do you support abolishing any federal agencies or departments?
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Do you support abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and redistributing its duties?
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Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?
"For"
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Should the federal government combat inflation by requiring budget cuts to match any new federal 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."Against| Read My Position
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Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?
"Against"
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Do you support a law that would allow U.S. officials to turn away migrants seeking asylum when the number of border crossings exceeds a certain number?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?
"For"
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Do you support a federal rule that would oblige automakers to make 50% or more of the vehicles they sell electric?
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Do you support revising Title IX to limit participation in female sports based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth?
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Do you support an expanded child tax credit that sends monthly payments to middle and low income families?
"For"
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Do you support extending the Trump-backed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) past 2025?
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When asked if he would support a federal ban against abortion, Prescott responded: "No, I would not. For sure. Because what separates us from a democracy where a majority vote can take away your rights, is we have this Bill of Rights. Don't take away my state's rights."
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Should the federal government pass a law guaranteeing the right to choose abortion before fetal viability (generally 24 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion legislation should be left to the states in accordance with the 10th amendment of the constitution."
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Do you support increasing military aid to Taiwan?
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Do you support increasing oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?
"For"
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Candidate's Facebook Page, 2024
"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."
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Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?
"Against"
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Should the federal government reform Social Security by requiring means testing?
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Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by automatically enrolling every citizen in Medicare, replacing most private insurance?
"Against"
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Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?
"Against"
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Should the U.S. government continue to provide military aid to Ukraine (without putting U.S. soldiers on the ground)?
"Funding must be transparent and spent wisely without raising the national debt."No Response
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Do you support increasing federal enforcement of organized retail crime?
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Do you support presidential action to bar asylum-seekers from staying in the United States before their court date?
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Should the federal government privatize some or all of Social Security?
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Should the federal government reform social security by raising the cap on income subject to the Social Security tax?
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Should the federal government reform Social Security by raising the retirement age from today's age of 67?
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Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?
"Against"
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Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?
"Undecided"
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Should Congress revise Section 230, a federal law that shields social media companies from lawsuits over content that appears on their platforms?
"For"
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Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?
"Against"
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Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"Against"
