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Bipartisan Officials Urge Polis: Reject Clerk Peters' Transfer

11/26/2025

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A bipartisan group of Colorado election officials urged Governor Jared Polis to reject the federal request to transfer Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to federal custody.
They argued the move would undermine the rule of law and election integrity.
They cited safety concerns among clerks and harassment linked to Peters' actions.
The Colorado Department of Corrections said transfer requests are initiated internally and Peters' health is reportedly declining.

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A bipartisan group of Colorado election officials urged Governor Jared Polis to reject the federal request to transfer Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to federal custody.
They argued the move would undermine the rule of law and election integrity.
They cited safety concerns among clerks and harassment linked to Peters' actions.
The Colorado Department of Corrections said transfer requests are initiated internally and Peters' health is reportedly declining.