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Coverage dated June 15, 2026 to June 16, 2026

Ohio governor breaks with GOP with call to end death penalty: Here's why

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DeWine breaks with GOP, urging Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it no longer deters crime.

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  1. UPI

    Ohio Gov. DeWine calls on state to abolish death penalty (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to abolish the death penalty.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Support for capital punishment has steadily declined in the United States, with several states rolling back its use.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent

  4. Newsweek

    Ohio governor breaks with GOP with call to end death penalty: Here's why (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    DeWine breaks with GOP, urging Ohio to abolish the death penalty, citing data showing it no longer deters crime.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Gov. Mike DeWine has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions in the state over his seven years as governor.

  6. Fox News

    GOP Gov DeWine urges Ohio to abolish the death penalty, says it is no longer a deterrent (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the death penalty no longer serves as a deterrent to violent crime and called on state legislators to abolish capital punishment in the state.

  7. The Guardian

    Ohio Republican governor urges end to death penalty, saying it cannot be morally justified (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Departing Mike DeWine, who co-wrote state’s death penalty bill, says ‘I no longer believe [it] is a deterrent to murder’

  8. Cleveland Scene

    Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Calls on Lawmakers to Get Rid of State’s Death Penalty (opens Cleveland Scene)

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    Cleveland Scene's feed description

    Governor Mike DeWine challenges the Ohio death penalty. Learn why he argues it should be abolished and potential actions ahead.

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