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Trump Urges Clemency for Ex-Clerk Amid Election Controversy

1/29/2026

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Tina Peters, former Mesa County elections clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for facilitating unauthorized access to election equipment.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Governor Jared Polis to grant her clemency.
Polis's spokesperson said he takes clemency seriously and will review Peters's clemency application.
Peters drew attention in 2021 for promoting 2020 election fraud claims, despite no evidence.
Some worry commuting her sentence could embolden threats against election officials.

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Tina Peters, former Mesa County elections clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for facilitating unauthorized access to election equipment.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Governor Jared Polis to grant her clemency.
Polis's spokesperson said he takes clemency seriously and will review Peters's clemency application.
Peters drew attention in 2021 for promoting 2020 election fraud claims, despite no evidence.
Some worry commuting her sentence could embolden threats against election officials.