Drug Policy
Supports legalizing cannabis.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Stephen Villee
Candidate for Governor · New Hampshire
THE PERSON
Background
Stephen Villee is a software developer based in Hampton. In his October 2026 NHPR interview, he identifies himself with the Free State Project and discusses his Libertarian gubernatorial campaign. Educational credentials were not established.
Roots
- Software developer in Hampton
Background sources checked October 31, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Elections
Prefers approval voting, while saying he would accept ranked-choice voting.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Social Policy
Favors ending welfare as a long-term goal, explicitly describing it as decades away rather than a 2027–2028 proposal.
Source checked October 31, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Concord City Clerk — Ward One November 3, 2026 sample ballot ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.