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presumption against waiver in New Mexico

25 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Andersongreen
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1996–2012
2 sentences

2012But Anderson, which analyzes consent under the Fourth Amendment, 12 1 makes it clear that the presumption against waiver actually does apply under federal 2 law: 3 The determination of voluntariness involves a three-tiered analysis: (1) 4 there must be clear and positive testimony that the consent was specific 5 and unequivocal; (2) the consent must be given without duress or 6 coercion; and (3) the first two factors are to be viewed in light of the 7 presumption that disfavors the waiver of constitutional rights. 8 107 N.M. at 167 , 754 P.2d at 544 (emphasis added, internal quotation marks an

2012But Anderson, which analyzes consent under the Fourth Amendment, 12 1 makes it clear that the presumption against waiver actually does apply under federal 2 law: 3 The determination of voluntariness involves a three-tiered analysis: (1) 4 there must be clear and positive testimony that the consent was specific 5 and unequivocal; (2) the consent must be given without duress or 6 coercion; and (3) the first two factors are to be viewed in light of the 7 presumption that disfavors the waiver of constitutional rights. 8 107 N.M. at 167 , 754 P.2d at 544 (emphasis added, internal quotation marks an

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Seong v. Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd.green
haw · 1955 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Middle Tenn. News Co. v. Charnel of Cincinnati, 250 F.3d 1077 , 1084 (7th Cir.2001) (“Conduct must clearly and explicitly signal a waiver, and there must be clear, unequivocal evidence of a waiver, before we will find that a party intended to waive its right to jury trial.”) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); Tray-Wrap, Inc., 984 F.2d at 68 (“[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver [of the right to a jury trial] must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.”); Seong v. Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd., 41 Haw. 231, 241 (1955) (“[I]n order to create

2008See Middle Tenn. News Co. v. Charnel of Cincinnati, 250 F.3d 1077 , 1084 (7th Cir.2001) ("Conduct must clearly and explicitly signal a waiver, and there must be clear, unequivocal evidence of a waiver, before we will find that a party intended to waive its right to jury trial.") (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); Tray-Wrap, Inc., 984 F.2d at 68 ("[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver [of the right to a jury trial] must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred."); Seong v. Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd., 41 Haw. 231, 241 (1955) ("[I]n order to create

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Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L'S Packing Co., Inc.green
ca2 · 1993 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Jennings v. McCormick, 154 F.3d 542, 545 (5th Cir.1998) (explaining that courts must “indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L’s Packing Co., 984 F.2d 65, 68 (2d Cir.1993) (“[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.”).

2008See, e.g., Jennings v. McCormick, 154 F.3d 542, 545 (5th Cir.1998) (explaining that courts must "indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver." (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L's Packing Co., 984 F.2d 65, 68 (2d Cir.1993) ("[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.").

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Jennings v. McCormickgreen
ca5 · 1998 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Jennings v. McCormick, 154 F.3d 542, 545 (5th Cir.1998) (explaining that courts must “indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L’s Packing Co., 984 F.2d 65, 68 (2d Cir.1993) (“[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.”).

2008See, e.g., Jennings v. McCormick, 154 F.3d 542, 545 (5th Cir.1998) (explaining that courts must "indulge every reasonable presumption against waiver." (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); Tray-Wrap, Inc. v. Six L's Packing Co., 984 F.2d 65, 68 (2d Cir.1993) ("[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.").

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cluster 773346green
ca7 · 2001 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Middle Tenn. News Co. v. Charnel of Cincinnati, 250 F.3d 1077 , 1084 (7th Cir.2001) (“Conduct must clearly and explicitly signal a waiver, and there must be clear, unequivocal evidence of a waiver, before we will find that a party intended to waive its right to jury trial.”) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); Tray-Wrap, Inc., 984 F.2d at 68 (“[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver [of the right to a jury trial] must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred.”); Seong v. Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd., 41 Haw. 231, 241 (1955) (“[I]n order to create

2008See Middle Tenn. News Co. v. Charnel of Cincinnati, 250 F.3d 1077 , 1084 (7th Cir.2001) ("Conduct must clearly and explicitly signal a waiver, and there must be clear, unequivocal evidence of a waiver, before we will find that a party intended to waive its right to jury trial.") (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); Tray-Wrap, Inc., 984 F.2d at 68 ("[T]he conduct said to constitute a waiver [of the right to a jury trial] must be clear and unequivocal, as waivers are never to be lightly inferred."); Seong v. Trans-Pacific Airlines, Ltd., 41 Haw. 231, 241 (1955) ("[I]n order to create

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State v. Davisgreen
nm · 2013 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2025
2 sentences

2025See Davis, 2013-NMSC-028, ¶ 14 .

2025In conducting our review, “the question is whether the [district] court’s decision is supported by substantial evidence, not whether the [district] court could have reached a different conclusion.” State v. Davis, 2013-NMSC-028, ¶ 10 , 304 P.3d 10 (alterations, internal quotation marks, and citation omitted). {5} Defendant argues that the district court’s determination that Defendant consented to the search of his phone is “incorrect.” Notably, Defendant does not argue that there was an absence of clear and positive testimony that his consent was specific and unequivocal.

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State v. Valencia Olayagreen
nmctapp · 1987 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1989–2020
2 sentences

2020See State v. Valencia Olaya, 1987-NMCA- 040, ¶ 25, 105 N.M. 690 , 736 P.2d 495 (“Since voluntary consent is a substitute for probable cause, it must be clear that actual consent was voluntarily given to overcome the presumption against waiver of a constitutional right.” (citation omitted)).

2020See State v. Valencia Olaya, 1987-NMCA- 040, ¶ 25, 105 N.M. 690 , 736 P.2d 495 (“Since voluntary consent is a substitute for probable cause, it must be clear that actual consent was voluntarily given to overcome the presumption against waiver of a constitutional right.” (citation omitted)).

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State v. Cohengreen
nm · 1985 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1990–1996
2 sentences

1996In State v. Cohen, 103 N.M. 558, 563 , 711 P.2d 3, 8 (1985), cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1158 , 106 S.Ct. 2276 , 90 L.Ed.2d 719 (1986), the court identified the following three factors to be considered when an appeals court is assessing the voluntariness of a consent to search: (1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

1996In State v. Cohen, 103 N.M. 558, 563 , 711 P.2d 3, 8 (1985), cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1158 , 106 S.Ct. 2276 , 90 L.Ed.2d 719 (1986), the court identified the following three factors to be considered when an appeals court is assessing the voluntariness of a consent to search: (1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

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State v. Chapmangreen
nmctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023See Chapman, 1999-NMCA-106, ¶ 21 (describing these and other factors that may render consent involuntary due to coercion or duress). {8} Lastly, we recognize that there is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

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State v. Santillanesgreen
nm · 2001 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Santillanes, 2001-NMSC-018, ¶ 16 (explaining where there are no common elements, there is a presumption against applying the rule).

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State v. Padillagreen
nm · 2002 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016To be valid, waivers “must be voluntaryf,] . . . knowing, [and] intelligent acts done with sufficient awareness of the relevant circumstances and likely consequences.” Padilla, 2002-NMSC-016, ¶ 18 (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).

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Garcia v. Mora Painting & Decoratinggreen
nmctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Garcia v. Mora Painting & Decorating, 112 N.M. 596, 601 , 817 P.2d 1238, 1243 (Ct.App.1991) (taking judicial notice of the briefs in another case). {34} In addition, we note that while our Court in Alvarez-Lopez consistently used the term "forfeiture," Cherry , the Tenth Circuit case relied on by our Court, consistently uses the term "waiver." See Cherry, 217 F.3d at 815 ("There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privileg

2006See Garcia v. Mora Painting & Decorating, 112 N.M. 596, 601 , 817 P.2d 1238, 1243 (Ct.App.1991) (taking judicial notice of the briefs in another case). {34} In addition, we note that while our Court in Alvarez-Lopez consistently used the term "forfeiture," Cherry , the Tenth Circuit case relied on by our Court, consistently uses the term "waiver." See Cherry, 217 F.3d at 815 ("There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privileg

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United States v. MICHELLE CHERRYgreen
ca10 · 2000 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Garcia v. Mora Painting & Decorating, 112 N.M. 596, 601 , 817 P.2d 1238, 1243 (Ct.App.1991) (taking judicial notice of the briefs in another case). {34} In addition, we note that while our Court in Alvarez-Lopez consistently used the term "forfeiture," Cherry , the Tenth Circuit case relied on by our Court, consistently uses the term "waiver." See Cherry, 217 F.3d at 815 ("There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privileg

2006See Garcia v. Mora Painting & Decorating, 112 N.M. 596, 601 , 817 P.2d 1238, 1243 (Ct.App.1991) (taking judicial notice of the briefs in another case). {34} In addition, we note that while our Court in Alvarez-Lopez consistently used the term “forfeiture,” Cherry, the Tenth Circuit case relied on by our Court, consistently uses the term “waiver.” See Cherry, 217 F.3d at 815 (“There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege

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State v. Herreragreen
nmctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Herrera, 2004-NMCA-015, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 79 , 84 P.3d 696 .

2006See State v. Herrera, 2004-NMCA-015, ¶ 8 , 135 N.M. 79 , 84 P.3d 696 .

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State v. Santillanesgreen
nmctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Santillanes, 109 N.M. at 784 , 790 P.2d at 1065 .

2001See Santillanes, 109 N.M. at 784 , 790 P.2d at 1065 .

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State v. Boeglingreen
nmctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Boeglin, 100 N.M. 127, 132 , 666 P.2d 1274, 1279 (Ct.App.1983) (“On appeal, there is a presumption against waiver of a constitutional right.”).

2000See State v. Boeglin, 100 N.M. 127, 132 , 666 P.2d 1274, 1279 (Ct.App.1983) (“On appeal, there is a presumption against waiver of a constitutional right.”).

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Davis v. City of Albuquerquegreen
nm · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Davis, 98 N.M. at 320 , 648 P.2d at 778 ; Miller, 89 N.M. at 506 , 554 P.2d at 668 .

1998See Davis, 98 N.M. at 320 , 648 P.2d at 778 ; Miller, 89 N.M. at 506 , 554 P.2d at 668 .

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Flores green
nmctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2025We consider three factors in determining whether consent is voluntary: “(1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.” State v. Flores, 1996-NMCA-059 , ¶ 20, 122 N.M. 84 , 920 P.2d 1038 .

2025We consider three factors in determining whether consent is voluntary: “(1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.” State v. Flores, 1996-NMCA-059 , ¶ 20, 122 N.M. 84 , 920 P.2d 1038 .

52011–2025
Brookhart v. Janis green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2008Brookhart v. Janis, 384 U.S. 1, 4 , 86 S.Ct. 1245 , 16 L.Ed.2d 314 (1966). {39} As an initial matter, the dissent contends that the “State intended to introduce the statement’s substance through directly questioning Baca, without restricting Defendant from cross-examining him about the statement.” Dissenting Opinion, ¶ 68.

2008Brookhart v. Janis, 384 U.S. 1, 4 , 86 S.Ct. 1245 , 16 L.Ed.2d 314 (1966). {39} As an initial matter, the dissent contends that the “State intended to introduce the statement’s substance through directly questioning Baca, without restricting Defendant from cross-examining him about the statement.” Dissenting Opinion, ¶ 68.

21982–2008
Hull v. Feinstein green
nmctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2008In Hull, 2003-NMCA-052, ¶ 10 , 133 N.M. 531 , 65 P.3d 266 , we stated that the right to a jury trial may be waived “if a party’s conduct amply demonstrates that the party intended to waive the right to jury trialf.]” In order for a party’s conduct to “amply demonstrate” an intent to waive a jury trial and overcome the presumption against waiver, the conduct must clearly, explicitly, and unequivocally signal that the constitutional right to a jury trial is waived.

2008In Hull, 2003-NMCA-052, ¶ 10 , 133 N.M. 531 , 65 P.3d 266 , we stated that the right to a jury trial may be waived “if a party’s conduct amply demonstrates that the party intended to waive the right to jury trialf.]” In order for a party’s conduct to “amply demonstrate” an intent to waive a jury trial and overcome the presumption against waiver, the conduct must clearly, explicitly, and unequivocally signal that the constitutional right to a jury trial is waived.

22008–2008
State v. Thomas green
nm · 2016
1 sentence

2021“A fundamental right, even a constitutional right, may be waived.” State v. Thomas, 2016-NMSC-024, ¶ 18 , 376 P.3d 184 . “[T]here is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.” Id.

12021–2021
Bishop v. Evangelical Good Samaritan Society green
nm · 2009
2 sentences

2019Cf. Bishop v. Evangelical Good Samaritan Soc’y, 2009-NMSC-036, ¶ 25 , 146 N.M. 473 , 212 P.3d 361 (“Unless clearly erroneous or deficient, findings of the trial court will be construed so as to uphold a judgment rather than to reverse it.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); see, e.g., Flores, 1996-NMCA-059 , ¶ 20 (setting forth the test for valid consent to a search). {8} The district court based its ruling on the following evidence elicited at the suppression hearing.

2019Cf. Bishop v. Evangelical Good Samaritan Soc’y, 2009-NMSC-036, ¶ 25 , 146 N.M. 473 , 212 P.3d 361 (“Unless clearly erroneous or deficient, findings of the trial court will be construed so as to uphold a judgment rather than to reverse it.” (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)); see, e.g., Flores, 1996-NMCA-059 , ¶ 20 (setting forth the test for valid consent to a search). {8} The district court based its ruling on the following evidence elicited at the suppression hearing.

12019–2019
State v. Zamarripa green
nm · 2008
1 sentence

2016But “[t]here is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.” Id.

12016–2016
State v. Muñoz green
nmctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2011Given the presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, State v. Munoz, 2008-NMCA-090, ¶ 19 , 144 N.M. 350 , 187 P.3d 696 , the State did not meet its burden below of demonstrating that Defendant provided the officer with consent to enter her purse. {14} On appeal, the State attempts to support the warrantless search by arguing that the black bag was in Officer Karst’s plain view.

2011Given the presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, State v. Munoz, 2008-NMCA-090, ¶ 19 , 144 N.M. 350 , 187 P.3d 696 , the State did not meet its burden below of demonstrating that Defendant provided the officer with consent to enter her purse. {14} On appeal, the State attempts to support the warrantless search by arguing that the black bag was in Officer Karst’s plain view.

12011–2011
State v. Munoz green
nmctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2011Given the presumption against the waiver of the constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, State v. Munoz, 2008-NMCA-090, ¶ 19 , 144 N.M. 350 , 187 P.3d 696 , the State did not meet its burden below of demonstrating that Defendant provided the officer with consent to enter her purse. {14} On appeal, the State attempts to support the warrantless search by arguing that the black bag was in Officer Karst’s plain view.

12011–2011
Miller v. City of Albuquerque green
nm · 1976
2 sentences

1998See Davis, 98 N.M. at 320 , 648 P.2d at 778 ; Miller, 89 N.M. at 506 , 554 P.2d at 668 .

1998See Davis, 98 N.M. at 320 , 648 P.2d at 778 ; Miller, 89 N.M. at 506 , 554 P.2d at 668 .

11998–1998
Malone & Hyde, Inc. v. Tandy Corp. green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1996In State v. Cohen, 103 N.M. 558, 563 , 711 P.2d 3, 8 (1985), cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1158 , 106 S.Ct. 2276 , 90 L.Ed.2d 719 (1986), the court identified the following three factors to be considered when an appeals court is assessing the voluntariness of a consent to search: (1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

11996–1996
Levine v. United States District Court green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1996In State v. Cohen, 103 N.M. 558, 563 , 711 P.2d 3, 8 (1985), cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1158 , 106 S.Ct. 2276 , 90 L.Ed.2d 719 (1986), the court identified the following three factors to be considered when an appeals court is assessing the voluntariness of a consent to search: (1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

11996–1996
Cohen v. New Mexico green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1996In State v. Cohen, 103 N.M. 558, 563 , 711 P.2d 3, 8 (1985), cert. denied, 476 U.S. 1158 , 106 S.Ct. 2276 , 90 L.Ed.2d 719 (1986), the court identified the following three factors to be considered when an appeals court is assessing the voluntariness of a consent to search: (1) the consent must be unequivocal and specific, (2) the consent must be given without duress or coercion, and (3) the first two factors must be assessed with a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights.

11996–1996
Glasser v. United States green
scotus · 1942
11982–1982
Johnson v. Zerbst green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

1982It responded: This in effect is an argument that Calhoun waived his right to cross examination. * * * There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, see, e.g., Glasser v. United States, 315 U.S. 60, 70-71 , 62 S.Ct. 457, 464-465 , 86 L.Ed. 680 , and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 .

1982It responded: This in effect is an argument that Calhoun waived his right to cross examination. * * * There is a presumption against the waiver of constitutional rights, see, e.g., Glasser v. United States, 315 U.S. 60, 70-71 , 62 S.Ct. 457, 464-465 , 86 L.Ed. 680 , and for a waiver to be effective it must be clearly established that there was ‘an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege.’ Johnson v. Zerbst, 304 U.S. 458, 464 , 58 S.Ct. 1019, 1023 , 82 L.Ed. 1461 .

11982–1982

Where else courts name it

TX 34 (1983–2026) NY 26 (1964–2022) NM 25 (1982–2025) WA 20 (1974–2025) OH 20 (1970–2023) AL 16 (1984–2013) LA 15 (1984–2021) NJ 14 (1970–2025) UT 13 (1993–2021) NC 13 (1931–2014) ID 11 (1967–2025) IL 10 (1988–2025) VA 10 (1986–2026) GA 9 (1970–2024) MO 8 (1982–2008) CA 8 (1966–2017) CT 7 (1921–2025) MI 7 (1969–2022) IN 6 (1982–2017) KY 5 (2010–2025) TN 4 (1997–2026) MD 4 (1901–1993) MA 4 (1979–2011) MS 3 (2010–2013) PA 3 (1970–2019) VI 2 (2016–2017) WI 2 (1915–2022) NH 2 (2014–2018) MT 2 (1988–2003) FL 2 (2005–2015)

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