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title: 'PUBLIC OPINION: Maryland Poll Finds Strong Support for Life Without Parole'
description: 'A recent Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey of Maryland voters found that 63% believe that life without the possibility of parole is an acceptable…'
canonical: 'https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/public-opinion-maryland-poll-finds-strong-support-for-life-without-parole'
section: news
date: '2005-03-15T21:28:38-05:00'
updated: '2025-03-14T14:23:50-04:00'
source: 'Death Penalty Information Center'
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A recent Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey of Maryland voters found that 63% believe that life without the possibility of parole is an acceptable substitute for the death penalty. Only 21% stated that they believe it is not an acceptable alternative to the death penalty, and 16% were not sure. The poll, sponsored by the Maryland Catholic Conference, revealed that among women, 66% believe the alternative sentence of life without parole is an acceptable substitute for capital punishment. Among black respondents, the number agreeing with the statement registered at 69%. In response to the more general question of whether voters support or oppose the death penalty itself, 56% said they support it, 35% oppose capital punishment, and 9% are unsure. The support is well below the comparable numbers nationally. The poll took place February 22-24, 2005, and included responses from 625 registered Maryland voters. (Maryland Poll Results, Maryland Catholic Conference, March 2005).

See [Public Opinion](../../../../../../article.php?did=209&scid=23) and [Life Without Parole](../../../../../../article.php?did=555&scid=59).