Democratic governor under fire over clemency for 2020 election denier
Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.
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"To be clear, I am not pardoning Tina Peters, and I have never considered a pardon."
— Jared Polis , Politician
"I strongly disagree with this decision."
— John Hickenlooper , Politician
"This commutation decision is wrong and is an affront to the rule of law."
— Phil Weiser , Politician
"Governor Polis is bending the knee to the same political forces and conspiracy movements."
— Matt Crane , Executive
"FREE TINA!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jared Polis is the Governor of Colorado.
Jason Crow is a Democratic Congressman from Colorado.
Jena Griswold is the Colorado Secretary of State who criticized the decision to commute Peters' sentence.
New York Representative joining others in criticizing Polis' decision.
Democratic senator and co-sponsor of the small business bill.
A Republican from Colorado advocating for the resignation of Tony Gonzales.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Executive director of the Colorado Clerks Association.
Colorado Senator criticizing the decision to commute Peters' sentence.
Phil Weiser is the Attorney General of Colorado.
Tina Peters is a former county elections clerk in Colorado involved in election integrity disputes.
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Tina Peters, a Republican former county clerk, is serving a nine-year sentence for tampering with election equipment.
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