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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted the nine-year prison sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk convicted in a scheme to copy her county's election data, after pressure from President Trump; Peters will be released June 1. The decision followed an appeals court order to resentence to address First Amendment considerations and drew sharp criticism from officials who say it undermines democracy.
Warrants unsealed in Riverside County show Sheriff Chad Bianco seized about 650,000 ballots as part of a probe into the 2025 special election, prompted by activist claims of a 45,000-vote disparity that the Registrar of Voters says is unfounded; the California Supreme Court ordered Bianco to pause the investigation while a legal challenge from Attorney General Rob Bonta proceeds, highlighting a clash over election challenges and Bianco’s gubernatorial bid.
Warrants used to seize more than 650,000 ballots in Riverside County’s controversial election-fraud probe were unsealed, prompting criticism from California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and a California Supreme Court stay as the investigation is reviewed for legal deficiencies.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco paused his controversial election-fraud probe after seizing more than 650,000 ballots from Proposition 50, as California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenged the effort as an unprecedented constitutional emergency and pressed for court intervention, with ongoing disputes over legal authority and ballot custody.
CNN debunks Trump’s recent claims about mail-in voting: several countries use mail ballots, not just the U.S.; the Jimmy Carter commission did not call for an outright ban on mail-in voting; mail-in voting is not inherently corrupt and fraud is exceedingly rare; states like Utah and California demonstrate robust safeguards, including signature verification and voter eligibility checks; Trump’s assertion that California sends out about 38 million ballots is false ( California has roughly 22–23 million active voters); there is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, despite increased mail voting; overall, the article argues for strengthening safeguards rather than banning mail-in voting.
CBS News/YouGov poll of 2,500 adults taken March 16-19, 2026, finds broad cross‑party support for photo ID to vote and for proving citizenship to register, though Democrats fear citizenship verification could bar eligible voters; Republicans are more likely to say there is widespread fraud—especially in urban/Democratic areas—but the view isn’t held by a majority; views on mail voting are mixed; most Americans prefer state or local control of elections and largely trust their own vote to be counted.
The FBI closed its Nevada 2020 election-fraud inquiry after reviewing voter rolls against DHS citizenship data and identifying only 38 possible noncitizen voters, with the statute of limitations expiring for potential charges. The probe, ordered by Nevada’s top federal prosecutor Sigal Chattah, raised questions about why similar investigations continue in Georgia and Arizona.
At a White House ceremony honoring families of Americans killed by undocumented immigrants, President Donald Trump gave a rambling speech focused on alleged 2020 election fraud, claiming Democrats ‘professional cheaters’ rigged the vote and that he 'suffer for the country,' while declaring National Angel Family Day; the event featured long tangents and self-promotion, despite multiple federal and state investigations finding no widespread voter fraud and noting that some families in attendance had losses years before his presidency.
The White House released a webpage marking the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, accusing Democrats of staging the 'real insurrection' and blaming police for escalating tensions, while also criticizing Pence for his role in certifying the 2020 election. The page reflects a highly partisan perspective, denying law enforcement casualties and emphasizing narratives that challenge the mainstream account of the events.
A former Arizona lawmaker and leader of Turning Point Action is set to be sentenced for using forged signatures on nominating petitions to qualify for the 2024 primary, after pleading guilty to charges of attempted fraudulent schemes and illegal signing of election petitions, with a sentence including probation, a fine, and a ban from running for office for five years.
Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of crimes related to false claims about voting machine fraud, is seeking to have her conviction recognized as pardoned by President Trump, arguing that the pardon should release her from prison and negate the court's jurisdiction, though legal experts note that presidential pardons do not extend to state crimes.
Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of election-related crimes, is challenging the validity of President Trump's pardon in a Colorado appeals court, arguing it should release her from prison, though legal experts say presidential pardons do not extend to state crimes.
The FBI's Arctic Frost probe investigated around 160 Republicans and Trump allies for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, with claims from House Republicans that the investigation was politically motivated, though FBI documents indicate it was based on specific facts related to election interference and false electors.
John Haggard, an 84-year-old Michigan Republican and elector who signed a false certificate claiming Trump won the 2020 election, died shortly after learning his charges were dismissed, which he believed vindicated him. He had suffered a heart attack earlier and was awaiting stent surgery. Haggard was a prominent community figure and supporter of Trump, with his legal case highlighting ongoing election-related disputes.
A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges against false Trump electors, highlighting their role as pawns in a broader scheme, with ongoing legal cases in other states and implications for the 2024 election. The case underscores the controversy over false electoral slates used to challenge the 2020 election results and their impact on the Capitol attack.