Russell Prescott
Running for: US House NH District 1
Former executive councilor Russell Prescott jumped into the Republican congressional primary 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."
Position on Issues
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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."For| Read My Position
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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."Against| Read My Position
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Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?
"Against"
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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 combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?
"For"
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Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?
"Against"
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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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Do you support an expanded child tax credit that sends monthly payments to middle and low income families?
"For"
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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 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 oil and natural gas leases on publicly owned land and water?
"For"
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Should the federal government tax carbon emissions?
"Against"
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Do you support a constitutional amendment limiting terms for U.S. representatives and senators?
"For"
