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double jeopardy claim in Vermont

22 Vermont opinions name it 1 courts 1980–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Vermont 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Gregagreen
vt · 1998 · cited in 3 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2007–2020
2 sentences

2020“Under the Blockburger test, the double jeopardy clause does not prevent multiple punishment if ‘each provision requires proof of a fact which the other does not.’ ” State v. Grega, 168 Vt. 363, 382 , 721 A.2d 445, 459 (1998) (quoting Blockburger, 284 U.S. at 304 ).

2020“Under the Blockburger test, the double jeopardy clause does not prevent multiple punishment if ‘each provision requires proof of a fact which the other does not.’ ” State v. Grega, 168 Vt. 363, 382 , 721 A.2d 445, 459 (1998) (quoting Blockburger, 284 U.S. at 304 ).

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State v. Nashgreen
vt · 1984 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1989–1990
2 sentences

1990See also State v. Nash, 144 Vt. 427, 435 , 479 A.2d 757, 761 (1984) (double jeopardy claim, based on failure of State to specify which alternative theory of sexual assault it was using, was premature).

1990See also State v. Nash, 144 Vt. 427, 435 , 479 A.2d 757, 761 (1984) (double jeopardy claim, based on failure of State to specify which alternative theory of sexual assault it was using, was premature).

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Blockburger v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1931 · cited in 3 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1998–2020
2 sentences

2020“Under the Blockburger test, the double jeopardy clause does not prevent multiple punishment if ‘each provision requires proof of a fact which the other does not.’ ” State v. Grega, 168 Vt. 363, 382 , 721 A.2d 445, 459 (1998) (quoting Blockburger, 284 U.S. at 304 ).

1998Under the Blockburger test, the double jeopardy clause does not prevent multiple punishment if “each provision requires proof of a fact which the other does not.” Id. at 304 . *383 The State in the instant case charged defendant with aggravated murder pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 2311(a)(8), alleging as the aggravating factor that the murder was committed while defendant was perpetrating a sexual assault. 2 To obtain a conviction, the State was required to prove each of the elements of both crimes beyond a reasonable doubt.

13
State v. Wileygreen
vt · 2007 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2017–2024
2 sentences

2024State v. Wiley, 2007 VT 13, ¶ 8 , 181 Vt. 300 .

2024State v. Wiley, 2007 VT 13, ¶ 8 , 181 Vt. 300 .

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Ohio v. Johnsongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1987–1991
2 sentences

1991Ohio v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 493, 502 , 104 S.Ct. 2536, 2542 , 81 L.Ed.2d 425 (1984).

1991Ohio v. Johnson, 467 U.S. 493, 502 , 104 S.Ct. 2536, 2542 , 81 L.Ed.2d 425 (1984).

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State v. Onix Fonseca-Cintrongreen
vt · 2019 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020In State v. Fonseca-Cintron, we rejected a double-jeopardy challenge to convictions on one count of domestic assault for recklessly causing bodily injury and two counts of aggravated domestic assault—one for attempting to cause serious bodily injury and one for threatening to use a deadly weapon.3 2019 VT 80, ¶¶ 6, 22-23 .

2020For example, in State v. Ritter, the defendant was convicted, based on a single act of domestic abuse, of violating two separate subsections of the aggravated-domestic-assault statute—one for committing domestic assault that caused bodily 3 In analyzing the case, we treated the defendant’s conduct as one continuous act rather than separate acts. 2019 VT 80, ¶¶ 19-20 . 4 “An offense is lesser to a greater offense only if it has no elements that are not necessary to conviction for the greater offense.” State v. Russo, 2004 VT 103, ¶ 17 , 177 Vt. 394 , 864 A.2d 655 . 12 injury while violating spe

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State v. Rittergreen
vt · 1998 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020Ritter, 167 Vt. at 633-34 , 714 A.2d at 626 (noting that because “[a] person with a prior conviction for domestic assault may very well be subject to an order of protection preventing future abuse,” it was “likely that in a substantial number of cases a person committing a subsequent domestic assault would fall under both sections” of the aggravated-domestic-assault statute).

2020Ritter, 167 Vt. at 633-34 , 714 A.2d at 626 (noting that because “[a] person with a prior conviction for domestic assault may very well be subject to an order of protection preventing future abuse,” it was “likely that in a substantial number of cases a person committing a subsequent domestic assault would fall under both sections” of the aggravated-domestic-assault statute).

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Hill v. Conwaygreen
vt · 1983 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019Neisner, 2010 VT 112, ¶ 12 (“The central inquiry when addressing a double jeopardy claim is one of legislative intent, not constitutional prohibition, and this Court’s task becomes predominantly one of statutory construction.” (quotation omitted)); Hill v. Conway, 143 Vt. 91, 93 , 463 A.2d 232, 233 (1983) (“Underlying all other rules of [statutory] construction is the fundamental rule that we must ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature, for it is that intent which constitutes Count One required proof of an “attempt,” which requires proof of an intent to commit 2 the cr

2019Neisner, 2010 VT 112, ¶ 12 (“The central inquiry when addressing a double jeopardy claim is one of legislative intent, not constitutional prohibition, and this Court’s task becomes predominantly one of statutory construction.” (quotation omitted)); Hill v. Conway, 143 Vt. 91, 93 , 463 A.2d 232, 233 (1983) (“Underlying all other rules of [statutory] construction is the fundamental rule that we must ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature, for it is that intent which constitutes Count One required proof of an “attempt,” which requires proof of an intent to commit 2 the cr

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State v. Neisnergreen
vt · 2010 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Neisner, 2010 VT 112, ¶ 12 (“The central inquiry when addressing a double jeopardy claim is one of legislative intent, not constitutional prohibition, and this Court’s task becomes predominantly one of statutory construction.” (quotation omitted)); Hill v. Conway, 143 Vt. 91, 93 , 463 A.2d 232, 233 (1983) (“Underlying all other rules of [statutory] construction is the fundamental rule that we must ascertain and give effect to the true intent of the legislature, for it is that intent which constitutes Count One required proof of an “attempt,” which requires proof of an intent to commit 2 the cr

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United States v. Jonathan Pennygreen
ca7 · 1995 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, 10 abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez-Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez- Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

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United States v. Branhamgreen
ca6 · 1996 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, 10 abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez-Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez- Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

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Brian J. Corey v. District Court of Vermont, Unit 1, Rutland Circuitgreen
ca2 · 1990 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016That burden is a heavy one.” Arizona, 434 U.S. at 505 ; accord Corey v. Dist. of Vt., Unit #1, Rutland Circuit, 917 F.2d 88, 92 (2d Cir. 1990) (noting state must show mistrial is “demanded by a high degree of necessity” (quotation omitted)).

2016Ct. of Vt., Unit # 1, Rutland Circuit, 917 F.2d 88, 92 (2d Cir. 1990) (noting State must show mistrial is “demanded by a high degree of necessity” (quotation omitted)).

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United States v. Ramon Hernandez-Guardado,defendant-Appellant. United States of America v. Dario Jimenez-Friasgreen
ca9 · 2000 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, 10 abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez-Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez- Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

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United States v. Lewisgreen
ca11 · 2006 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, 10 abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez-Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

2016United States v. Lewis, 492 F.3d 1219, 1222 (11th Cir. 2007) (discussing impact of Olano, abrogating Bascaro, and holding that double-jeopardy claim not asserted before trial court is forfeited not waived and defendant is entitled to plain-error review); accord United States v. Hernandez- Guardado, 228 F.3d 1017, 1028-29 (9th Cir. 2000); United States v. Branham, 97 F.3d 835, 842 (6th Cir. 1996); United States v. Penny, 60 F.3d 1257, 1261 (7th Cir. 1995). ¶ 25.

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United States v. Brocegreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Id. at 570, 575 .

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Johnson v. Zerbstgreen
scotus · 1938 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Taylor v. Whitley, 933 F.2d 325, 330 (5th Cir. 1991); see also Johnson, 304 U.S. at 464 (“intentional relinquishment or abandonment” required to waive personal right of defendant). ¶ 18.

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George E. Taylor, Jr. v. John P. Whitley, Warden, Louisiana State Penitentiarygreen
ca5 · 1991 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008Taylor v. Whitley, 933 F.2d 325, 330 (5th Cir. 1991); see also Johnson, 304 U.S. at 464 (“intentional relinquishment or abandonment” required to waive personal right of defendant). ¶ 18.

2008Taylor, 933 F.2d at 330 (emphasis added).

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United States v. Stanwoodgreen
ord · 1994 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See United States v. Stanwood, 872 F. Supp. 791, 796 (D.

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Ball v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Ball v. United States, 470 U.S. 856, 864-65 (1985); State v. Grega, 168 Vt. 363, 389 , 721 A.2d 445, 462-63 (1998). ¶ 11.

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Department of Revenue of Mont. v. Kurth Ranchgreen
scotus · 1994 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995It noted that the drug tax is "exceptional,” and “[t]aken as a whole, [the] drug tax is *607 a concoction of anomalies, too far-re-' moved in crucial respects from a standard tax assessment to escape characterization as punishment for the purpose of Double Jeopardy analysis.” Id. at 783, 114 S. Ct. at 1948 (tax levied on goods that taxpayer never lawfully possessed has unmistakable punitive character).

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State v. Almedagreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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State v. Pricegreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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cluster 440538green
ca11 · 1984 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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United States v. Stephen Becker A/k/a/ \Steven Fox\" A/k/a/ \"Dr. Fox\". Appeal of Stephen Becker"green
ca3 · 1989 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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State v. Jonesgreen
conn · 1974 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
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State v. Velandergreen
vt · 1962 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
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State v. Bourngreen
vt · 1980 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Illinois v. Vitalegreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (13)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Russo green
vt · 2004
2 sentences

2020For example, in State v. Ritter, the defendant was convicted, based on a single act of domestic abuse, of violating two separate subsections of the aggravated-domestic-assault statute—one for committing domestic assault that caused bodily 3 In analyzing the case, we treated the defendant’s conduct as one continuous act rather than separate acts. 2019 VT 80, ¶¶ 19-20 . 4 “An offense is lesser to a greater offense only if it has no elements that are not necessary to conviction for the greater offense.” State v. Russo, 2004 VT 103, ¶ 17 , 177 Vt. 394 , 864 A.2d 655 . 12 injury while violating spe

2020For example, in State v. Ritter, the defendant was convicted, based on a single act of domestic abuse, of violating two separate subsections of the aggravated-domestic-assault statute—one for committing domestic assault that caused bodily 3 In analyzing the case, we treated the defendant’s conduct as one continuous act rather than separate acts. 2019 VT 80, ¶¶ 19-20 . 4 “An offense is lesser to a greater offense only if it has no elements that are not necessary to conviction for the greater offense.” State v. Russo, 2004 VT 103, ¶ 17 , 177 Vt. 394 , 864 A.2d 655 . 12 injury while violating spe

12020–2020
State v. Breed green
vt · 2015
1 sentence

2020“Given our conclusion that there is a double-jeopardy violation,” we must decide “which conviction to vacate and whether to remand the matter for resentencing.” Breed, 2015 VT 43, ¶ 43 .

12020–2020
State v. Synnott green
vt · 2005
2 sentences

2019State v. Synnott, 2005 VT 19, ¶ 22 , 178 Vt. 66 , 872 A.2d 874 .

2019State v. Synnott, 2005 VT 19, ¶ 22 , 178 Vt. 66 , 872 A.2d 874 .

12019–2019
Arizona v. Washington green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2016That burden is a heavy one.” Arizona, 434 U.S. at 505 ; accord Corey v. Dist. of Vt., Unit #1, Rutland Circuit, 917 F.2d 88, 92 (2d Cir. 1990) (noting state must show mistrial is “demanded by a high degree of necessity” (quotation omitted)).

2016When the State requests a mistrial over a defendant’s objection, “the prosecutor must shoulder the burden of justifying the mistrial if he [or she] is to avoid the double jeopardy bar. [That] burden is a heavy one.” Arizona, 434 U.S. at 505 ; accord Corey v. Dist.

12016–2016
Albernaz v. United States green
scotus · 1981
2 sentences

2015The U.S. Supreme Court first recognized this method of analysis in Albernaz , where it considered the “separate evils” presented by the crimes of importation and distribution of marijuana and concluded that because Congress sought to regulate two “diverse societal harms” that it intended the resulting sentence to be cumulative when violated in a single offense. [1] 450 U.S. at 343 .

2015The U.S. Supreme Court first recognized this method of analysis in Albernaz , where it considered the “separate evils” presented by the crimes of importation and distribution of marijuana and concluded that because Congress sought to regulate two “diverse societal harms” that it intended the resulting sentence to be cumulative when violated in a single offense. 1 450 U.S. at 343 .

12015–2015
State v. Garza green
sd · 2014
2 sentences

2015Next, the dissent cites State v. Garza, 2014 SD 67 , 854 N.W.2d 833 , which held, also inconsistent with our own case law as stated in Grega , that “the Legislature intended to authorize cumulative punishment for violations of felony murder and the underlying felony of arson.” Id. ¶ 19.

2015Next, the dissent cites State v. Garza, 2014 SD 67 , 854 N.W.2d 833 , which held, also inconsistent with our own case law as stated in Grega , that “the Legislature intended to authorize cumulative punishment for violations of felony murder and the underlying felony of arson.” Id. ¶ 19.

12015–2015
State v. Prior green
vt · 2007
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
State v. Hazelton green
vt · 2006
2 sentences

2009Thus, defendant’s convictions on both counts were in error; to avoid a double jeopardy violation, as our decision in Hazelton I clearly stated, upon his retrial, “defendant c[an] be convicted and sentenced for only one of the two counts.” 2006 VT 121 , ¶ 24 (emphasis added).

2009Thus, defendant’s convictions on both counts were in error; to avoid a double jeopardy violation, as our decision in Hazelton I clearly stated, upon his retrial, “defendant c[an] be convicted and sentenced for only one of the two counts.” 2006 VT 121 , ¶ 24 (emphasis added).

12009–2009
United States v. Dixon green
scotus · 1993
1 sentence

2007Id. at 696 (citing Blockburger v. United States, 284 U.S. 299, 304 (1932)).

12007–2007
State v. Strong green
vt · 1992
2 sentences

1995In contrast to the unmistakably punitive drug tax in Kurth, we reaffirm our conclusion in Strong that “the nonpunitive purpose of the license suspension is. . . clear and compelling.” Strong, 158 Vt. at 62 , 605 A.2d at 514 .

1995In contrast to the unmistakably punitive drug tax in Kurth, we reaffirm our conclusion in Strong that “the nonpunitive purpose of the license suspension is. . . clear and compelling.” Strong, 158 Vt. at 62 , 605 A.2d at 514 .

11995–1995
United States v. Halper red
scotus · 1989
11992–1992
State v. Boyer green
vt · 1984
11991–1991
United States v. Perez green
scotus · 1824
11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VT § Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 3252 (6) VT § Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 1024 (4) VT § Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 3253 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 1301 (1962–2026) FL 756 (1965–2026) IN 635 (1971–2026) WA 625 (1945–2026) IL 593 (1958–2026) PA 564 (1967–2026) CA 507 (1953–2026) NM 488 (1973–2026) OH 424 (1971–2025) CT 395 (1974–2026) MO 319 (1956–2025) MI 281 (1970–2026) MA 225 (1970–2026) TN 224 (1975–2026) AZ 205 (1960–2026) VA 199 (1970–2026) MS 192 (1977–2026) LA 179 (1974–2025) NY 175 (1960–2026) MD 169 (1956–2026) NJ 148 (1951–2025) KY 145 (1971–2026) GA 142 (1972–2026) WI 139 (1949–2026) AL 131 (1978–2026) KS 117 (1970–2026) CO 115 (1972–2026) AR 111 (1983–2026) NC 104 (1972–2026) WV 101 (1978–2025) DC 100 (1959–2026) HI 96 (1970–2026) AK 85 (1967–2025) IA 82 (1973–2026) MN 75 (1967–2026) WY 67 (1975–2024) NH 66 (1960–2025) OR 65 (1969–2025) MT 62 (1977–2025) ID 61 (1963–2025) NE 59 (1970–2025) SC 57 (1970–2025) ND 56 (1971–2025) RI 54 (1973–2023) OK 52 (1972–2020) UT 48 (1979–2026) ME 48 (1969–2026) DE 48 (1974–2025) NV 47 (1983–2024) SD 35 (1975–2025) VT 22 (1980–2024) VI 15 (1979–2024) GU 4 (2022–2025)

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