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politics-and-policy4 days ago•1 min saved

MAGA Allies Urge Trump to Invoke Martial Law if 2026 Midterms Are 'Rigged'

Prominent MAGA election activists, including Tina Peters and Peter Ticktin, have openly urged President Trump to invoke martial law or pause elections if they believe the 2026 midterms are rigged. These proposals, discussed in a recent White House meeting and a streamed video call, suggest commandeering ballots and forcing manual recounts. Legal experts argue these measures exceed presidential authority, as Congress sets election dates and states control voting systems, while the White House maintains its commitment to secure and transparent elections.

via Axios|

#election-integrity #martial-law #midterm-elections

politics11 days ago•21 min saved

Peters’ White House Meeting Sparks Fears of Ballot Seizure and Martial Law

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters met with President Trump to discuss plans for the 2026 midterms, including seizing ballots for manual recounts. Governor Jared Polis condemned the rhetoric as dangerous but did not link it to his earlier decision to commute Peters’ sentence. Critics argue the proposals threaten democratic norms, while supporters claim voting machines are insecure.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado #donald-trump #election-security

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Tina Peters Rejects Shasta County Election Role Amid Statewide Backlash

Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines, has declined a consultant position offered by Shasta County, California. The offer by registrar Clint Curtis sparked intense opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom, who directed state corrections officials to block Peters' parole transfer into California. Peters' attorney cited her national campaign schedule as the reason for the refusal, while Curtis claimed she was too busy with other election work. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between election denialists and state authorities over the integrity of the 2026 electoral process.

via Los Angeles Times|

#clint-curtis #election-integrity #gavin-newsom

politics2 months ago

California Senators Demand Oversight as Shasta County Weighs Hiring Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters

California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff have urged Secretary of State Shirley Weber to impose maximum oversight on Shasta County’s potential hiring of convicted election denier Tina Peters. Peters, recently released from prison after a sentence commutation, is being considered for a role in the county’s elections office ahead of the November midterms. While county officials frame the move as a staffing necessity, critics warn it could violate election laws and compromise ballot security. The hiring remains unconfirmed, with Peters’ attorney stating no decision has been made, and the state is currently investigating the proposal.

via Democracy Docket|

#california-politics #clint-curtis #election-integrity

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Shasta County Moves to Hire Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters as Assistant Registrar

Shasta County, California, plans to hire Tina Peters, a convicted election denier recently released from prison, as an assistant registrar of voters. The move, announced by county clerk Clint Curtis, aims to replace a deputy on medical leave and has drawn sharp criticism from election security experts and Democratic officials who warn it grants Peters direct influence over ballot counting in a conservative region.

via Democracy Docket|

#california-elections #clint-curtis #election-integrity

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Shasta County Registrar Seeks to Hire Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters

Clint Curtis, the Registrar of Voters for Shasta County, California, has announced plans to hire Tina Peters, a convicted Colorado election official, as a consultant. Peters, who was released from prison in June 2026 after serving less than two years of a nine-year sentence for election interference, is slated to replace Curtis’s current assistant. The move has drawn sharp criticism from election security experts and Democratic officials, who argue that Peters’ criminal record and ongoing promotion of false conspiracy theories make her unfit for any role in election administration. Curtis, whose tenure has been marked by internal conflicts and recent censure by the county board, insists Peters will not have access to voting systems, though her appointment raises concerns about potential influence over ballot counting and succession protocols.

via The Guardian|

#california #clint-curtis #election-integrity

politics2 months ago•19 min saved

Leaked Email Reveals White House Coordinated Federal Retaliation Against Colorado

A leaked email from a White House aide reveals a coordinated effort to cut federal funding to Colorado in retaliation for the state's handling of Tina Peters. The document, dated December 2025, instructed multiple agencies to align grants with administration priorities, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of millions in support. Colorado officials and lawmakers are demanding an investigation, while the White House denies the actions were politically motivated.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado #federal-retaliation #legal-dispute

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

White House Email Reveals Coordinated Push to Cut Colorado Funding Over Election Dispute

A leaked email from a White House aide shows federal agencies were summoned to a late-night meeting in December 2025 to coordinate actions against Colorado. The directive, sent by Emily Underwood, instructed departments to prioritize cutting grants and support to align with administration goals. This move followed Colorado’s refusal to transfer Tina Peters, a convicted election denier and Trump ally, to federal custody. Subsequent actions included the cancellation of hundreds of millions in energy and transportation grants, the closure of a climate research lab, and the denial of disaster relief. A federal judge called the coordination 'extraordinary' and ordered the release of more records, while Colorado officials described the move as an unconstitutional weaponization of federal power.

via The Denver Post|

#colorado #federal-funding #politics

politics3 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

politics3 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

politics3 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

politics4 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

politics4 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

politics5 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

politics5 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