Colorado clerk to be freed after gubernatorial commutation
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DENVER, Colo. — Former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters will be released from a Colorado prison on Monday after Gov. Jared Polis commuted her nine-year sentence in May 2026; she served less than a quarter of the term for her role in copying her county’s Dominion Voting Systems server during a 2021 update.
Her parole will return her to Grand Junction, where she previously oversaw elections; the Colorado Department of Corrections would not confirm her release time, and her attorney’s representative said she will not speak to media. President Donald Trump had publicly pressed for clemency, and Peters’s actions included coordination with MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.
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Timeline
- 1. 2021: Outside expert copies Mesa County Dominion server during an update; photos and passwords are posted online.
- 2. Post-2021: Tina Peters is charged and later convicted for breaching election security.
- 3. Sentencing: Peters receives a nine-year prison sentence related to the server copying scheme.
- 4. May 2026: Gov. Jared Polis commutes Peters’ sentence after public and political pressure, including from Donald Trump.
- 5. 1st June 2026: Peters is scheduled to be released from prison and paroled to Grand Junction; DOC declines to confirm release time.
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of election security. It's a reminder that breaches can happen, even at the local level. Stay informed about your county's voting system and its safeguards. Ask your local officials about their security measures.
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