Stephen Villee
Running for: NH Governor
Stephen Villee is a lesser-known candidate for governor. He met the requirements to appear on the general election ballot as an Libertarian candidate.
Completed our 2024 State Candidate Survey
Position on Issues
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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."
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Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2024
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."
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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."
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Should NH add an income tax on earned income?
"Against"
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Should NH add a broad-based sales tax?
"Against"
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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."
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Should New Hampshire add a tax on capital gains?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire government do more to address climate change?
"Against"
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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?
"I think each voter should be able to produce a valid ID on Election Day. RSA 260:21 provides that a voter may obtain a free 'voting identification only' photo ID card."
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Should the state do more to encourage municipalities to remove zoning barriers to housing development?
"For"
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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"
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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."
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Should the state increase funding for child care providers?
"Against"
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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."
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by allowing home-growing and private use without sales?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by licensing growers and private retail locations?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire legalize the recreational use of marijuana by establishing state-run cannabis stores?
"For"
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Should New Hampshire raise the minimum wage?
"Against"
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Should New Hampshire add legal protections for residents of other states who travel here for health care related to abortion or gender transition?
"Undecided"
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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."
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Should NH require local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?
"Against"
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Should NH pass stricter gun control laws?
"Against"
