Release of Tina Peters, Election Denier and Former County Clerk, Divides Colorado City
Tina Peters, a former county clerk in Colorado, has been released after her prison sentence was commuted by Governor Jared Polis. Her release has sparked division within the community, reflecting differing opinions on her actions related to election integrity. Peters was previously imprisoned for tampering with voting machines, which has made her a controversial figure.
- ▪Tina Peters was released after serving part of her nine-year sentence for tampering with voting machines.
- ▪Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence, leading to mixed reactions from the community.
- ▪Peters is known for her claims of election fraud, which have garnered both support and opposition.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTRelease of Tina Peters, Election Denier, Divides a Colorado CityThe former clerk of Mesa County was set free on Monday, after her nine-year prison sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis.Listen · 7:09 min Share full article47Tina Peters, a county clerk and election denier who was imprisoned for tampering with voting machines, in 2022.Credit...Kevin Mohatt/ReutersBy Jack HealyReporting from Grand Junction, Colo.May 31, 2026 window.registerInteractive && window.registerInteractive("100000010805361"); !function(){var e="gps_module_impressions",s="gps_suppress_module",t=new…
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