Stephen
Villee
Libertarian candidate for New Hampshire Governor in 2026; software engineer and Harvard mathematics graduate
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Background
Stephen Villee is a Libertarian candidate for Governor of New Hampshire in the November 3, 2026 election. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he resides in Hampton, New Hampshire, and qualified for the general-election ballot by petition. 145
Villee is a software developer and engineer by profession, with a career spanning several decades. His work history includes Honeywell Information Systems (1980–1984), UTStarcom (2000–2003), Plymouth Design Group (2006–2019), and Toptal (2016–present). He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University (1980) and attended St. Paul's School. 220
Villee has prior political experience as a 2024 Libertarian candidate for New Hampshire governor, though he has not held elected office. His campaign focuses on issues including drug policy and pandemic response. 241314
He is a challenger in the 2026 race; the incumbent governor is Republican Kelly Ayotte, who is seeking reelection. 25
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- Governor, New Hampshire
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Software Developer and Engineer
- Website
- stephenvillee.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 6debateNHPR gubernatorial debate notice for Oct. 22 does not include Villee
A New England College debate notice dated Oct. 6 listed only Ayotte and Warmington as participants in an NHPR-hosted gubernatorial debate scheduled for Oct. 22. Villee was not listed among the advertised participants.
General Election Debates: A Community Message · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23controversyLibertarian-party controversy: Villee identified as gubernatorial nominee and Granite State Libertarian Party treasurer
The NH Union Leader reported on a dispute between Libertarian organizations after the NH Libertarian Party made statements about political violence. Villee (spelled 'Vallee' in the story) was identified as a past and current Libertarian gubernatorial nominee and treasurer of the newly formed Granite State Libertarian Party. The violent statements were attributed to the separate NH Libertarian Party, not to Villee personally.
NH Libertarian Party's advocacy for killing all elected Democrats decried · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21pollUNH Granite State Poll shows Villee at 2% in NH governor's race
The University of New Hampshire Survey Center's Granite State Poll (field dates Sept. 21, reported Sept. 24–28) of 1,407 likely voters showed Ayotte at 47%, Warmington at 43%, Villee at 2%, another candidate at 1%, and 7% undecided.
NH governor's race tightens: Ayotte’s approval remains steady ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsNH governor's race general-election field reported; Villee listed among candidates
A New Hampshire political newsletter described the general-election gubernatorial field as including Kelly Ayotte, Cinde Warmington, and Villee. Voter guide and candidate-comparison sources separately list him as Libertarian, though sources differ on his exact party label.
THE NH POLITICAL REPORT - New Hampshire Political Report · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Stephen Villee running in the 2026 General NH Governor election | Citizens Count(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [2] General Election Debates: A Community Message(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Libertarianism | Stephen Villee for Governor(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] NH governor's race tightens: Ayotte’s approval remains steady ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [5] Home | Stephen Villee for Governor(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [6] NH Libertarian Party's advocacy for killing all elected Democrats decried(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] THE NH POLITICAL REPORT - New Hampshire Political Report(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026