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product rule in Maryland

17 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2017 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Armstead v. Stategreen
md · 1996 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2000–2005
2 sentences

2002See also Armstead, 342 Md. at 69-70 , 673 A.2d at 236 (noting that the product rule is a probability principle that establishes that “the probability of two events occurring together is equal to the probability that event one will occur multiplied by the probability that event two will occur.”).

2002See also Armstead, 342 Md. at 69-70 , 673 A.2d at 236 (noting that the product rule is a probability principle that establishes that “the probability of two events occurring together is equal to the probability that event one will occur multiplied by the probability that event two will occur.”).

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People v. Collinsgreen
cal · 1968 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–2002
2 sentences

2002The product rule “states that the probability of the joint occurrence of a number of mutually independent events is equal to the product of the individual probabilities that each of the events will occur.” People v. Collins, 68 Cal.2d 319 , 66 Cal.Rptr. 497 , 438 P.2d 33, 36 (1968) (emphasis in original).

2002The product rule “states that the probability of the joint occurrence of a number of mutually independent events is equal to the product of the individual probabilities that each of the events will occur.” People v. Collins, 68 Cal.2d 319 , 66 Cal.Rptr. 497 , 438 P.2d 33, 36 (1968) (emphasis in original).

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Wilson v. Stategreen
md · 2002 · cited in 5 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2017
2 sentences

2012This conclusion is similar to that reached in [ Wilson, supra, 370 Md. at 191 , 803 A.2d 1034 ], in which we recognized that the State’s expert, in applying the product rule, did not account for a genetic linkage between siblings, who may have died of SIDS, rather than been murdered by their father.

2012This conclusion is similar to that reached in [ Wilson, supra, 370 Md. at 191 , 803 A.2d 1034 ], in which we recognized that the State’s expert, in applying the product rule, did not account for a genetic linkage between siblings, who may have died of SIDS, rather than been murdered by their father.

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State v. Vandebogartgreen
nh · 1992 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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State v. Cauthrongreen
wash · 1993 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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Hudson v. Michigangreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Id. at 203-05, 906 A.2d 1054 .

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Mitchell v. Stategreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Mitchell, 363 Md. at 149, 767 A.2d 844 (“... the kind of awareness and reflection necessary to achieve the unity of purpose and design for a conspiracy is essentially the same as that required for deliberation and premeditation.”). 15 III.

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Mitchell v. Stategreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See Mitchell, 363 Md. at 149, 767 A.2d 844 (“... the kind of awareness and reflection necessary to achieve the unity of purpose and design for a conspiracy is essentially the same as that required for deliberation and premeditation.”). 15 III.

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State v. Atengreen
wash · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See also State v. Aten, 130 Wash.2d 640 , 927 P.2d 210, 220 (1996). [2] We discuss the product rule in Section II.

2002See also State v. Aten, 130 Wash.2d 640 , 927 P.2d 210, 220 (1996). [2] We discuss the product rule in Section II.

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Dorsey v. Stategreen
md · 1976 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002In light of the role the statistics, and particularly the product rule, played in the expert’s testimony, we are unable “to declare a belief, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the error in no way influenced the verdict.” Dorsey v. State, 276 Md. 638, 659 , 350 A.2d 665, 678 (1976).

2002In light of the role the statistics, and particularly the product rule, played in the expert’s testimony, we are unable “to declare a belief, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the error in no way influenced the verdict.” Dorsey v. State, 276 Md. 638, 659 , 350 A.2d 665, 678 (1976).

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Klein v. Colonial Pipeline Co.green
mdctspecapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Klein v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 55 Md.App. 324, 338-41 , 462 A.2d 546 (1983)(if an administrative decision is solely the product of an error of law, it is not entitled to res judicata effect); Board of County Comm’rs v. Racine, 24 Md.App. 435, 452 , 332 A.2d 306 (1975)(same).

2001See Klein v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 55 Md.App. 324, 338-41 , 462 A.2d 546 (1983)(if an administrative decision is solely the product of an error of law, it is not entitled to res judicata effect); Board of County Comm’rs v. Racine, 24 Md.App. 435, 452 , 332 A.2d 306 (1975)(same).

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State v. Boydgreen
minn · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Boyd, 331 N.W.2d at 483 (court explained that the potential prejudice against which the probative value of DNA profile evidence must be weighed, derives from the “real danger that the jury will use the evidence as a measure of the probability of the defendant’s guilt or innocence, and that the evidence will thereby undermine the presumption of innocence, erode the values served by the reasonable doubt standard, and dehumanize our system of justice.” (citations omitted)).

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Commonwealth v. Lanigangreen
mass · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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State v. Biblegreen
ariz · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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United States v. Portergreen
dc · 1992 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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Herndon v. Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc.green
ca10 · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
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Grenada Steel Industries, Inc. v. Alabama Oxygen Company, Inc. And Sherwood-Selpac Corporationgreen
ca5 · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985See Herndon v. *115 Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., 716 F.2d 1322, 1328-30 (10th Cir.1983), cert. denied, Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., — U.S.-, 104 S.Ct. 2170 , 80 L.Ed.2d 553 (1984); Grenada Steel Industries v. Alabama Oxygen Co., 695 F.2d 883, 887-89 (5th Cir.1983).

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Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See Herndon v. *115 Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., 716 F.2d 1322, 1328-30 (10th Cir.1983), cert. denied, Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., — U.S.-, 104 S.Ct. 2170 , 80 L.Ed.2d 553 (1984); Grenada Steel Industries v. Alabama Oxygen Co., 695 F.2d 883, 887-89 (5th Cir.1983).

1985See Herndon v. *115 Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., 716 F.2d 1322, 1328-30 (10th Cir.1983), cert. denied, Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Seven Bar Flying Service, Inc., — U.S.-, 104 S.Ct. 2170 , 80 L.Ed.2d 553 (1984); Grenada Steel Industries v. Alabama Oxygen Co., 695 F.2d 883, 887-89 (5th Cir.1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
State v. Biblegreen
ariz · 1993 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

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Also cited on this issue (14)

CaseCitedYears
Montgomery Mutual Insurance v. Chesson green
md · 2007
2 sentences

2017In Chesson I, we held that Frye-Reed applied to medical opinion testimony describing a causal link between mold exposure and certain health effects. 399 Md. at 328 , 923 A.2d 939 .

2017In Chesson I, we held that Frye-Reed applied to medical opinion testimony describing a causal link between mold exposure and certain health effects. 399 Md. at 328 , 923 A.2d 939 .

12017–2017
Young v. United States green
dc · 2013
1 sentence

2013Young, 63 A.3d at 1055-56 .

12013–2013
State v. Savage green
mdctspecapp · 2006
1 sentence

2009Id. at 203-05, 906 A.2d 1054 .

12009–2009
Clemons v. State green
md · 2006
2 sentences

2009In Clemons v. State, 392 Md. 339 , 896 A.2d 1059 (2006), we discussed the procedural parameters of Frye-Reed and our preference that a trial judge hold a hearing prior to trial and outside the presence of the jury, to determine the admissibility of expert testimony: Judges have discretion to defer a pre-trial ruling on a motion in limine and ordinarily do so where the issue can be better developed or achieve a better context based on what occurs at trial.

2009In Clemons v. State, 392 Md. 339 , 896 A.2d 1059 (2006), we discussed the procedural parameters of Frye-Reed and our preference that a trial judge hold a hearing prior to trial and outside the presence of the jury, to determine the admissibility of expert testimony: Judges have discretion to defer a pre-trial ruling on a motion in limine and ordinarily do so where the issue can be better developed or achieve a better context based on what occurs at trial.

12009–2009
Watts v. State green
miss · 1999
1 sentence

2005See Armstead, 342 Md. at 69-70 , 673 A.2d at 236 ; Williams, 574 N.W.2d at 297 ; Curnin, 565 N.E.2d at 448 ; Watts, 733 So.2d at 224-25 ; Vandebogart, 616 A.2d at 488 ; Cauthron, 846 P.2d at 513 .

12005–2005
Commonwealth v. Curnin green
mass · 1991
1 sentence

2005See Armstead, 342 Md. at 69-70 , 673 A.2d at 236 ; Williams, 574 N.W.2d at 297 ; Curnin, 565 N.E.2d at 448 ; Watts, 733 So.2d at 224-25 ; Vandebogart, 616 A.2d at 488 ; Cauthron, 846 P.2d at 513 .

12005–2005
State v. Williams green
iowa · 1998
1 sentence

2005See Armstead, 342 Md. at 69-70 , 673 A.2d at 236 ; Williams, 574 N.W.2d at 297 ; Curnin, 565 N.E.2d at 448 ; Watts, 733 So.2d at 224-25 ; Vandebogart, 616 A.2d at 488 ; Cauthron, 846 P.2d at 513 .

12005–2005
Ellsworth v. Sherne Lingerie, Inc. green
md · 1985
2 sentences

2004A plaintiff who attaches a brush to that drill and in attempting to clean his teeth suffers injury to his mouth from the high speed of the brush will lose because his misuse is the sole cause of his misfortune, and the defect in the drill is not in any way related to the harm. *662 Ellsworth, 303 Md. at 596 , 495 A.2d 348 (footnote omitted) (emphasis added).

2004A plaintiff who attaches a brush to that drill and in attempting to clean his teeth suffers injury to his mouth from the high speed of the brush will lose because his misuse is the sole cause of his misfortune, and the defect in the drill is not in any way related to the harm. *662 Ellsworth, 303 Md. at 596 , 495 A.2d 348 (footnote omitted) (emphasis added).

12004–2004
Celotex Corp. v. AIU Insurance (In re Celotex Corp.) green
flmb · 1993
1 sentence

2002This ruling expressly relied upon Celotex Corp. v. AIU Insurance Company (In re Celotex Corp.), 149 B.R. 997 (Bankr. M.D.Fla.1993), in which the Bankruptcy Court held that the products hazard exclusion in the liability policies in question deleted from coverage the insured’s negligent failure to warn of the inherently dangerous properties of asbestos.

12002–2002
Reed v. State green
md · 1978
2 sentences

2002We shall hold that because the evidence did not satisfy the test we adopted in Reed v. State, 283 Md. 374 , 391 A.2d 364 (1978), which guides the admissibility of expert testimony in Maryland, the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the evidence.

2002We shall hold that because the evidence did not satisfy the test we adopted in Reed v. State, 283 Md. 374 , 391 A.2d 364 (1978), which guides the admissibility of expert testimony in Maryland, the trial court abused its discretion in admitting the evidence.

12002–2002
Board of County Commissioners v. Racine green
mdctspecapp · 1975
2 sentences

2001See Klein v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 55 Md.App. 324, 338-41 , 462 A.2d 546 (1983)(if an administrative decision is solely the product of an error of law, it is not entitled to res judicata effect); Board of County Comm’rs v. Racine, 24 Md.App. 435, 452 , 332 A.2d 306 (1975)(same).

2001See Klein v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 55 Md.App. 324, 338-41 , 462 A.2d 546 (1983)(if an administrative decision is solely the product of an error of law, it is not entitled to res judicata effect); Board of County Comm’rs v. Racine, 24 Md.App. 435, 452 , 332 A.2d 306 (1975)(same).

12001–2001
People v. Barney green
calctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1996But see Allan Sincox, Marijane Hemza—Placek, “Challenging the Admissibility of DNA Testing,” 83 Illinois Bar Journal, 170 April 1995, indicating that the LanderBudowle reconciliation has by no means eliminated or resolved the issue. 7 Thus, controversy remains as to whether the results obtained by use of the product rule are generally accepted, see State v. Bible, 175 Ariz. 549 , 858 P.2d 1152, 1188-89 (1993); State v. Cauthron, 120 Wash.2d 879 , 846 P.2d 502, 514 (1993); Barney, 10 Cal.Rptr.2d at 744 ; United States v. Porter, 618 A.2d 629, 640 (D.C.App.1992); Commonwealth v. Lanigan, 413 Mas

11996–1996
Higgs v. Wilson green
kywd · 1985
1 sentence

1996Freund & Wilson, supra, at 62 .

11996–1996
State v. Moon green
md · 1981
11984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MD § Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 10-915 (3)

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

CA 54 (1964–2025) IL 52 (1967–2023) NJ 42 (1977–2025) PA 39 (1974–2025) NY 34 (1965–2018) WA 20 (1969–2024) AZ 18 (1972–2020) TX 17 (1967–2023) MD 17 (1984–2017) FL 16 (1981–2015) OR 15 (1996–2026) IN 13 (1908–2017) OH 13 (1981–2026) TN 10 (1973–2022) GA 9 (1977–2026) MA 9 (1977–2020) MI 9 (1983–2025) MO 8 (1996–2011) OK 8 (1979–2018) AL 8 (1991–2012) MS 7 (1983–1999) CT 7 (1989–2003) NE 6 (1954–2002) CO 6 (1995–2026) KS 6 (1968–2026) DC 5 (1992–2013) SD 4 (1980–1997) MN 4 (1985–2008) VA 4 (1981–2009) ME 4 (1997–2000) NM 4 (1994–1996) WY 3 (1970–2000) KY 3 (1986–2023) RI 3 (1997–2025) LA 3 (1966–2018) NH 2 (1992–2003) SC 2 (1995–2015) WV 2 (1986–2007) NC 2 (1987–1997) IA 2 (1999–2018) AK 2 (1977–1995)

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