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PA Governor Calls for Death Penalty Repeal Amid Executions

1/6/2026

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued his first death row reprieve.
He called for the repeal of the death penalty.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis oversaw a record 19 executions last year.
In 2026, 11 states pursued the death penalty.
Jurors sentenced 23 individuals to death in 2026.

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Story summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued his first death row reprieve.
He called for the repeal of the death penalty.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis oversaw a record 19 executions last year.
In 2026, 11 states pursued the death penalty.
Jurors sentenced 23 individuals to death in 2026.