Jared Polis said Tina Peters took responsibility for her crimes. Now she’s posting that Democrats ‘will try to destroy you’
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Key Points:
- Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former GOP election official convicted for her role in a voting system breach, making her eligible for parole soon.
- Peters expressed gratitude toward Polis, accusing Democrats of persecuting her and suggesting the party is trying to cover up a rigged 2020 election, despite her conviction being based on false claims.
- Polis’ decision sparked backlash from Colorado Democrats, who formally censured him and declared he will not be honored at party events, citing concerns that the commutation emboldens election deniers.
- Peters was convicted in 2024 for facilitating unauthorized access to Mesa County voting equipment and exposing sensitive data, actions driven by disproven claims of election fraud.
- Colorado officials, including Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Attorney General Phil Weiser, warned that the commutation undermines accountability and democracy, noting Peters shows no remorse for her actions.