Stephen Villee
Running for: NH Governor
Stephen Villee is gathering signatures to appear on the ballot as an independent candidate for governor.
Completed our 2026 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Do you support the “Education Freedom Account” program, which gives students access to the per-pupil share of state school funding to spend on private school or home school expenses?
"In the long term, I want to reduce or eliminate both public school funding and Education Freedom Accounts. But that will have to wait until more libertarians move to NH."For| Read My Position
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?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the first trimester (e.g. after 6 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a very divisive issue, even among libertarians. I want any abortion ban to include an exception for rape. Other than that, I'm inclined to stay neutral on this issue."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire ban abortions during the second trimester (e.g. after 15 weeks gestation)?
"Abortion is a very divisive issue, even among libertarians. I want any abortion ban to include an exception for rape. Other than that, I'm inclined to stay neutral on this issue."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire lower business taxes?
"I would love to lower business taxes, but there would have to be a corresponding decrease in state expenditures."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"For| Read My Position
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?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Do you support legislation to expand the net energy metering system capacity cap from 1 MW to 5 MW for all residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire?
"Undecided"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire restore funding for the Office of the Child Advocate?
"As a Libertarian, normally I would be against restoring the funding. But since the budget of the Office of the Child Advocate is only $2 million over two years, I'm inclined to stay neutral on this."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire guarantee the right to access abortion before 24 weeks?
"Abortion is a very divisive issue, even among libertarians. I want any abortion ban to include an exception for rape. Other than that, I'm inclined to stay neutral on this issue."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire reinstate the interest and dividends tax?
"Against"Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Do you support New Hampshire’s current system of public school funding, with about two-thirds of total funding coming from local property taxes?
"In the long term, I want to reduce or eliminate public school funding. But that will have to wait until more libertarians move to NH."For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"For"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"For"For| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"For"For| Read My Position
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?
"For"Undecided| Read My Position
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?
"In the long term, I want to reduce or eliminate public school funding. But that will have to wait until more libertarians move to NH."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should New Hampshire repeal the ban on abortion after 24 weeks gestation?
"Abortion is a very divisive issue, even among libertarians. I want any abortion ban to include an exception for rape. Other than that, I'm inclined to stay neutral on this issue."Undecided| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should state law cap how much local school districts can increase their budget each year?
"In the long term, I want to reduce or eliminate public school funding. But that will have to wait until more libertarians move to NH."Against| Read My Position
Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2026
Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
