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Stephen Villee

Libertarian | New Hampshire

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Governor New Hampshire General | November 3, 2026

Liberal

BIOGRAPHY

EDUCATION

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, Bachelor of Arts, 1977-1980

WORK & MILITARY

Toptal, software developer, 2016-2026

Plymouth Design Group, software developer, 2006-2019

AFFILIATIONS

New Hampshire Liberty Alliance, treasurer, 2009-2013

Free State Project, treasurer, 2017-2026

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Governor of New Hampshire, 2024-2026

ENDORSEMENTS

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Granite State Libertarian Party

OTHER INFORMATION

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

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I'm okay with current NH law, which allows abortion up to 24 weeks.

Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.

Disagree

I strongly believe abortion should be legal in the case of rape.

The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.

Neutral

The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.

Neutral


ECONOMY

What is your position on the minimum wage?

I'm okay with current NH law, which requires only the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour.

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Agree

List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.

I don't have specific suggestions at this time. New Hampshire is already better than most states at avoiding wasteful spending.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

It's not a phrase I use myself. But I think most people who use the phrase are referring to the first amendment, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof".

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Disagree


HEALTHCARE

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.

D is probably closest. It's the libertarian position. But it's misleading to say that's my view. I don't advocate for any change in the short term. In the long term, I hope New Hampshire can negotiate a peaceful secession from the United States, so that we can opt out of taxpayer funded health care, without requiring other states to do so.

The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.

Neutral


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Neutral

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

No, I don't think it is.


IMMIGRATION

I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.

Neutral


EDUCATION

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.

Agree


VALUES

Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.

Agree

Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.

Neutral

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Disagree

I support the expansion of gambling in my state.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am an atheist. But I make it a point to respect the religious views of others. I am a pacifist.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree


EQUALITY

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

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.

Neutral

It's up to each organization to decide this.


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Disagree

Global temperatures are probably rising due to human activity. But it's unclear whether political action can stop this.

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

nuclear fission


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?

Choose not to answer

Since I am libertarian, I am neither conservative nor moderate nor liberal. The failure of most people to understand this is one of the greatest challenges that libertarians face.

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


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?

To deter crime, to provide compensation to victims where possible, and to rehabilitate criminals where possible.

Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.

Disagree

This is primarily the responsibility of parents.

Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.

Disagree

I'm not in favor of Sharia law myself, but I also believe this should be up to each state to decide.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

The federal government already prohibits convicted felons from owning firearms. I don't support any further restrictions on gun ownership in New Hampshire.

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