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Ohio Republican Governor Wants Death Penalty Abolished

Ohio Republican Governor Wants Death Penalty Abolished

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, announced he now believes the state should abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it does not serve as a deterrent to violent crime.

The term-limited governor has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions during his tenure.

His reversal marks a significant break with his party's traditional stance.

The announcement comes as national support for capital punishment continues to decline.

Mike DeWine
Governor of Ohio since 2019
Ohio
State of the United States of America
Republican Party
American political party