Opinions on the death penalty, by gender, race and party

Among Americans , 54%say that they favor the death penalty, while 39% say they oppose it.

Gender

Oppose

Favor

Men

34%

61%

Women

45%

46%

Race

Oppose

Favor

White

34%

59%

Black

52%

36%

Hispanic

49%

47%

Party

Oppose

Favor

Republican

17%

77%

Democrat

59%

35%

Independent

40%

52%