John Stephen
Overview
Councilor, NH Executive Council (inauguration January 2025); Founder and managing partner, The Stephen Group (management consulting); Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (2003 - 2007); Deputy Commissioner, NH Department of Safety; Assistant Attorney General; Assistant Hillsborough County Attorney
BA, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, University of NH; JD, Michigan State University School of Law
320 Corrier Drive
Manchester, NH 03104
United States
History
Position on Issues
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law allow segregation based on biological sex in some settings, such as bathrooms and locker rooms?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire do more to encourage the development of nuclear power, including small modular reactors (SMR), in the state?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire require new voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport, when registering to vote?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire allow at least 10% of students in each school district to enroll in a different public school, regardless of where they live?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen answered "Yes" to the question, "Do you support additional school choice options?"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you oppose any income or sales tax, or any increase in the overall tax burden in New Hampshire?"
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you oppose any income or sales tax, or any increase in the overall tax burden in New Hampshire?"
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen answered "Yes" to the question, "Will you support reducing business taxes and regulations to encourage economic development and business retention?"
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen indicated support for the statement, "I will oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes."
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support giving voters who register without ID on Election Day a ballot that only counts if they return identifying documents to the state before a deadline?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support state contracts with faith-based organizations?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support state contracts with Planned Parenthood?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen indicated support for the statement, "Will you support actions that decrease electricity rates, and oppose any actions that will increase them, including expanded alternative energy mandates?"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
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Other, 2024
On the 2024 Granite State Taxpayers Survey, Stephen answered "Yes" to the following statements:
- "Would you support only a nominee for AG who will diligently investigate potential voter fraud issues?"
- "Will you support only judicial nominees who will uphold the NH Constitution in accordance with its original intent?"
- "Will you support only those nominees for the State Board of Education and Commissioner who will promote citizen choice in Education as an approach to minimizing cost and improving quality of education?"
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Are you open to approving no-bid state contracts?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
No Response
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
