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Tennessee Republicans want electrocution or firing squads to replace lethal injection

States Newsroom · October 22, 2026

Tennessee Republican lawmakers are ready to change the state’s death penalty laws in the wake of two botched executions by lethal injection, including a renewed look at electrocution and firing squads. Republican Rep. Jody Barrett of Dickson confirmed this week he is considering sponsoring legislation in 2027 to make…

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Tennessee Republicans want electrocution or firing squads to replace lethal injection

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