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politics2 days ago•5 min saved

Backlash in California as convicted election denier declines role overseeing a county election

Tina Peters, a convicted election tamperer who served prison time in Colorado and was released early, declined Shasta County’s offer to hire her as a consultant to oversee the November election amid condemnation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats who argued a felon involved in election denial should not work in California elections. Peters had been connected to a plan by the county registrar to help supervise the election, but she said she’s traveling the country to secure elections, and Newsom publicly pushed back on the idea.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california-elections #election-denial #gavin-newsom

politics16 days ago•3 min saved

California Senators Demand Maximum Oversight If Tina Peters Joins Shasta County Elections

California Sens. Padilla and Schiff urged Secretary of State Shirley Weber to provide maximum oversight if Tina Peters, a convicted election denier, is hired to assist in Shasta County elections, warning the move could violate state and federal law and yield Peters influence over ballots ahead of the November midterms; Gov. Newsom said the state is investigating, and Peters’ future remains uncertain.

via Democracy Docket|

#ballot-security #california-secretary-of-state #election-oversight

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Election Denier Tina Peters Lands Elections Job in Deep-Red Shasta County

Convicted election denier Tina Peters, released from prison after a Colorado commutation, is reportedly set to become assistant registrar of voters in Shasta County, California, potentially giving her influence over ballots and even a path to replace the current registrar if he resigns. Peters has promoted false election claims and previously facilitated unauthorized access to Mesa County voting equipment, raising concerns about election integrity as she campaigns across the country.

via Democracy Docket|

#election-denial #politics #registrar-of-voters

politics17 days ago•5 min saved

Shasta County weighs hiring Tina Peters as elections consultant amid election-denial controversy

Shasta County, California, plans to hire Tina Peters—a Colorado election denier released from prison—as an elections consultant, a move drawing alarm from Colorado officials and election-security advocates. Peters was convicted of multiple felonies for allowing an activist to impersonate a county employee during a Dominion software upgrade and was released after Gov. Polis commuted her sentence. The hire comes amid ongoing controversy over the county’s elections, including earlier efforts to sever ties with Dominion and push for hand-counting, and amid turnover in the county elections leadership.

via The Guardian|

#dominion-voting-systems #election-denial #politics

politics20 days ago•7 min saved

White House leveraged federal funding signals against Colorado amid Tina Peters fallout

An internal White House memo from a deputy assistant asked multiple federal agencies to brainstorm actions regarding Colorado, reportedly to align grants and federal support with administration priorities as Tina Peters’ imprisonment drew political heat. In the days after, agencies reportedly cut or redirected funding to Colorado (including large energy grant reductions and DOT funding), with moves to shut the Boulder NCAR climate lab and other actions cited by Colorado in a lawsuit. A federal judge criticized the administration for targeting Colorado, while the White House denies any link to Peters.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado #federal-funding #grants

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

Trump Ally Urges Emergency Takeover of Midterms Over Unproven Interference Claims

Peter Ticktin, a Florida lawyer and long-time friend of Donald Trump, is pressing the former president to declare a national emergency to seize federal control of the upcoming midterms, citing alleged foreign interference in voting machines. The proposal, framed as exposing proof of election fraud, would trigger a constitutional crisis since election power rests with states and Congress. U.S. intelligence has found no evidence that foreign actors altered voting processes in 2020, and experts say Ticktin’s plan lacks legal viability. The article also tracks Ticktin’s controversial career, including his role in freeing Tina Peters and his involvement with other election-denial clients, highlighting his outsized influence and confrontational style.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #election-denial #peter-ticktin

politics2 months ago•185 min saved

Colorado Governor Fires Clemency Board Members After Peters Controversy

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two clemency board members after they publicly criticized his decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters, an election denier whose sentence was cut in May; the board reportedly voted unanimously against Peters in closed sessions. Polis says the firings were due to breaches of confidentiality, while the two dismissed members argue the move undermines transparency and was influenced by political pressure surrounding Peters. Peters was released in June amid a broader Trump administration push on Colorado’s clemency decisions.

via CNN|

#clemency #colorado #jared-polis

politics2 months ago•16 min saved

Polis fires clemency board members for speaking out on Tina Peters release

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two clemency advisory board members after they publicly criticized his decision to commute Tina Peters’ sentence for election-related crimes; Peters, a former Mesa County clerk, was convicted of four felonies and released June 1. The board had unanimously recommended denial, and Polis cited confidentiality and the integrity of the process in the firings, while appointing new members. Peters has continued promoting election conspiracy theories and met President Trump after her release.

via The Denver Post|

#clemency #colorado-politics #elections

politics3 months ago•27 min saved

Polis Commutes Tina Peters’ Sentence, Releasing Her From Prison

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nearly nine-year sentence for tampering with voting machines, directing release on parole. Polis emphasized the move is not a pardon and noted her election-denying beliefs influenced sentencing. The decision drew backlash from Democrats, while Peters’ supporters— including Trump allies— hailed it as a win; Peters is appealing her conviction and remains in the public eye as a developing political story.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#2020-elections #election-integrity #government-and-politics

politics3 months ago•13 min saved

Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters set for early release after commutation

Colorado's Tina Peters, a former Mesa County Clerk and a prominent figure in election-conspiracy circles, is slated for early release from prison on Monday after her election-interference sentence was commuted.

via AP News|

#colorado #commutation #election-interference

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

Polis clemency for Tina Peters draws Democratic ire and new conspiracy talk

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis commuted Tina Peters’ nine-year sentence for a voting-system breach, allowing early parole and prompting Peters to publicly thank him while Democrats condemn the move as emboldening election deniers. Peters, a former election official tied to 2020 election conspiracy theories, remains a polarizing figure as Polis faces censure from the Colorado Democratic Party for showing mercy. Peters’ post on a social account run by her legal team continues to push conspiratorial rhetoric, signaling ongoing tensions over election integrity and accountability.

via Democracy Docket|

#clemency #colorado #election-deniers

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Colorado Democrats condemn Polis for Tina Peters clemency amid Trump pressure

Colorado Democrats censured Gov. Jared Polis after he commuted Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters’s sentence in a 2021 voting-equipment breach case, arguing the move—perceived as influenced by Donald Trump—undermines accountability for election tampering and damages the party’s credibility. Peters’ sentence was reduced from eight years and three months to four years and four-and-a-half months while the underlying conviction remains; Polis defended the decision as based on the case’s facts. The clemency action was part of Polis’s broader grant of 44 clemencies, and Democrats, including Secretary of State Griswold, condemned it and barred Polis from some party events.

via Fox News|

#clemency #colorado-democrats #election-integrity

state-politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Colorado Democrats censure Polis over Tina Peters clemency decision

Colorado Democrats censured Gov. Jared Polis for granting clemency to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk convicted of enabling unauthorized access to voting equipment; Polis shortened her nine-year sentence to 4.5 years (not a pardon), sparking criticism that the move undermines trust in elections. Peters’ case has become a rallying point for election-denial voices, while Polis’ allies argue the decision was based on the facts of the case and the process, with critics including Sen. Michael Bennet suggesting it could threaten Polis’ political prospects.

via Politico|

#clemency #colorado #election-integrity

politics3 months ago•23 min saved

Colorado Democrats sanction Polis after Tina Peters clemency controversy

The Colorado Democratic Party formally censured Gov. Jared Polis, suspending him from speaking at party events, over his decision to commute the nearly nine-year sentence of Tina Peters, a Mesa County clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines. The measure, approved by about 90% of the State Central Committee, frames the clemency as detrimental to party interests. Peters faces parole June 1, while Polis defended his action as based on the case facts and constitutional rights, and not influenced by outside pressure.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#clemency #colorado #democrats

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

Colorado Democrats censure Polis over Tina Peters clemency decision

Colorado's Democratic Party central committee voted 89.8% to censure Gov. Jared Polis after he commuted the nearly nine-year sentence of Tina Peters for tampering with election equipment, temporarily barring him from party events; Polis defends the decision as non-partisan and data-driven, while Peters’ sentence reduction draws criticism from prosecutors and party members who say it harms election integrity and party credibility.

via CBS News|

#clemency #colorado #elections