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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Opposes Death Penalty, Reversing Previous Stance
Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced his opposition to the death penalty on June 3, urging its abolition after previously supporting it as a prosecutor and state legislator. His reversal comes amid declining public support for capital punishment, with Gallup polling showing approval dropping from 80% in 1994 to 52% in 2025. DeWine cited concerns about racial bias, wrongful executions, and the lack of deterrence evidence.