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Death Penalty Repeal Could Be Within 1 Vote in Maryland

Proponents of overturning Maryland's death penalty appear to be within one or two votes of gaining enough political clout to push repeal through the state Senate, where previous efforts have failed.

Proponents of overturning Maryland's death penalty appear to be within one or two votes of gaining enough political clout to push repeal through the state Senate, where previous efforts have failed.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.