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Trump Demands Release of Imprisoned Election Official Peters

11/26/2025

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Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections official, remains in state prison after conviction for election-related felonies and health issues.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for her immediate release, claiming she exposed voter fraud.
The U.S. Department of Justice requested her transfer to federal custody, though the reasoning remains unclear.
Colorado Attorney General Jenna Griswold urged Governor Jared Polis to deny the request, saying Peters undermined election integrity.

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Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections official, remains in state prison after conviction for election-related felonies and health issues.
U.S. President Donald Trump called for her immediate release, claiming she exposed voter fraud.
The U.S. Department of Justice requested her transfer to federal custody, though the reasoning remains unclear.
Colorado Attorney General Jenna Griswold urged Governor Jared Polis to deny the request, saying Peters undermined election integrity.