Stephen Villee

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Stephen Villee

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

St. Paul's School

Bachelor's

Harvard University, 1980

Personal

Birthplace

Boston, Mass.

Religion

Atheist

Profession

Software developer

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Stephen Villee (Libertarian Party) ran for election for Governor of New Hampshire. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Villee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Stephen Villee was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned a high school diploma from St. Paul's School and a bachelor's degree from Harvard University in 1980. His career experience includes working as a software developer. As of 2024, Villee was affiliated with Toptal.

Elections

2024

See also: New Hampshire gubernatorial election, 2024

General election

General election for Governor of New Hampshire

Kelly Ayotte defeated Joyce Craig and Stephen Villee in the general election for Governor of New Hampshire on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Ayotte (R)	53.6	436,122
		Joyce Craig (D)	44.3	360,149
		Stephen Villee (L)	2.0	16,202
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,024

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 813,497
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Edmond LaPlante (Constitution Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of New Hampshire

Joyce Craig defeated Cinde Warmington and Jonathan Kiper in the Democratic primary for Governor of New Hampshire on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Joyce Craig	47.9	59,976
		Cinde Warmington	41.8	52,420
		Jonathan Kiper	9.4	11,789
		Other/Write-in votes	0.9	1,076

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 125,261
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of New Hampshire

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of New Hampshire on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Kelly Ayotte	63.1	88,117
		Chuck Morse	34.1	47,567
		Shaun Fife	0.6	876
	Submit photo	Robert McClory	0.6	839
		Frank Staples	0.6	809
	Submit photo	Richard McMenamon II	0.4	527
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	867

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 139,602
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Stephen Villee completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Villee's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm a software developer by profession. I was one of the earliest Free State Project participants, moving to New Hampshire in 2003. I've served as treasurer for both the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance and the Free State Project. My other interests include algebraic number theory, yoga, hiking, and traveling to see total solar eclipses.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• We libertarians need to encourage like-minded people from across the country to move to New Hampshire, to form a majority here, so that we can finally get the representation in government that we deserve.
• Getting at least 4% of the governor vote will give the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire major party status. That will allow candidates in the next election to run as Libertarian without the effort and expense of a ballot access drive.
• We should all try to keep political discussions civil and polite. We can propose bold initiatives without insulting anyone.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about classical liberalism. That means keeping taxes low, while opposing the welfare state. It also means letting individuals act in any way they like, as long as it doesn't hurt other people. I'm well aware this is the minority view nationwide, and that's why those of us who hold this view need to concentrate ourselves in New Hampshire.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I would recommend the book I wrote, the Club 75 Alliance Manifesto.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The governor is responsible for proposing a state budget, enforcing the laws of the state, and signing or vetoing bills that pass the House and Senate.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was 8 years old when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. I remember that I was getting ready to practice the piano when the news came on the TV, and my mother said I could skip piano practice that day and watch the news coverage instead.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

When I was 17, I had a summer job working as a software developer for a researcher at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole. The job lasted until the end of the summer.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. It explains why there is so much hatred in politics, and how we can approach those with different political views and treat them with civility.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

The song Show Yourself by Ayla Nereo has gotten stuck in my head recently.

What do you love most about your state?

New Hampshire is the most libertarian-leaning state in the country. It was chosen by the Free State Project. It also has great natural beauty, particularly in the White Mountains.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Did you hear the one about the Mexican fireman and his two sons, Hose A and Hose B?

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

The governor should use emergency powers when there is some crisis that demands immediate, rapid action. These emergency powers should extend only for a short time, generally a few weeks, until the legislature can resume making decisions.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Libertarian Party of New Hampshire

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Stephen Villee campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Governor of New Hampshire	Lost general	$6,629	$0
Grand total			$6,629	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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