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In what percent of US states will capital punishment be legal in 2035?

Current estimate

40.9%

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Opened:

May 19, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2034

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2035

Spot Scoring Time:

May 21, 2022

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