Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_203_9 ( id number, "state" text, "last execution date" text, "name" text, "crime" text, "method" text )

### Question ###
what is the total number of states that have never used capital punishment ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT("state") FROM table_203_9 WHERE "last execution date" = 'never used'