Stephen Villee

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says he wants to give voters "a choice for smaller government with much greater freedom for individuals."[1]
• Lists four legislative priorities: approval voting, legal cannabis for adults, "Defend the Guard" legislation, and medical use of psilocybin.[1]
• Says he likely won't win as a third-party candidate and that his campaign aims to address the obstacles facing third parties.[1]
• Invites libertarians from other states to move to New Hampshire, building on the Free State Project.[1]

Background

• Libertarian nominee for governor (received 1.99% of the vote), 2024 New Hampshire gubernatorial election · 2024[3]
• Software developer, Private sector · Dates not listed[3]
• Early participant ("mover #6") in the Free State Project, Free State Project · Moved to New Hampshire in December 2003[1]

Where they stand

• Elections & Democracy
  Supports adopting approval voting, which he says would solve the "spoiler problem" that discourages third-party candidates.[1]
• Cannabis
  Wants cannabis to be fully legal for adults.[1]
• Foreign Policy
  Supports "Defend the Guard" legislation requiring a formal declaration of war by Congress before the New Hampshire National Guard could be activated.[1]
• Health Care
  Supports legalizing medical psilocybin to treat PTSD, substance use disorder, and depression that has not responded to other treatment.[1]

Voting record

Stephen Villee has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words