US Executions in 2025 Could Reach Highest Number Since 2012, Driven by Florida and Other Republican-Led States

Oct 10, 2025 09:25 pm CST

US executions in 2025 have reached 35 with seven more scheduled, potentially becoming the highest annual total since 2012. Four Republican-led states—Florida, Texas, Alabama, and South Carolina—account for 76% of these executions, with Florida showing the most dramatic increase under Governor DeSantis. This trend coincides with President Trump's calls for expanded use of capital punishment, though remains well below the 1999 peak of 98 executions.