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pagosadailypost.com: https://pagosadailypost.com/2026/05/18/colorado-governor-polis-commutes-sentence-for-tina-peters-and-others/

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Colorado Governor Polis Commutes Sentence for Tina Peters, and Others – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado Skip to content 970-903-2673 | pagosadailypost@gmail.com Latest Articles Browse Opinion/Letters News/Politics Education/Health Environment/Recreation Arts/Entertainment Business Community Essays/Poetry Humor/Fiction Video PagosaWeather.org Donate About Contact Colorado Governor Polis Commutes Sentence for Tina Peters, and Others Posted on May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 by Bill Hudson On Friday, May 15, Governor Polis pardoned 35 people and commuted the sentences of nine others, including former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted and sentenced for her role in a breach of her office’s election system. As covered by journalist Chase Woodruff

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Colorado Governor Polis Commutes Sentence for Tina Peters, and Others – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado Skip to content 970-903-2673 | pagosadailypost@gmail.com Latest Articles Browse Opinion/Letters News/Politics Education/Health Environment/Recreation Arts/Entertainment Business Community Essays/Poetry Humor/Fiction Video PagosaWeather.org Donate About Contact Colorado Governor Polis Commutes Sentence for Tina Peters, and Others Posted on May 18, 2026 May 18, 2026 by Bill Hudson On Friday, May 15, Governor Polis pardoned 35 people and commuted the sentences of nine others, including former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted and sentenced for her role in a breach of her office’s election system. As covered by journalist Chase Woodruff on Colorado Newsline on May 16 : Polis cut Peters’ sentence from nine years to four years and four and a half months, making her eligible to be released on parole June 1. “The crimes you were convicted of are very serious and you deserve to spend time in prison for these offenses,” Polis said in his letter granting Peters’ commutation. “However, this is an extremely unusual and lengthy sentence for a first time offender who committed nonviolent crimes”… …In a statement addressed to Polis and shared Friday with Newsline, Peters acknowledged her wrongdoing and said she will “avoid the mistakes of the past.” “I made mistakes, and for those I am sorry,” Peters wrote. “Five years ago I misled the Secretary of State when allowing a person to gain access to county voting equipment. That was wrong. I have learned and grown during my time in prison and going forward I will make sure that my actions always follow the law.” His decision to shorten Peters’ sentence was met with condemnation from other officials. Excerpted from press releases sent to the Daily Post … From Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and current Democratic candidate for Governor: “Gov. Polis’ commutation of Tina Peters’ sentence is mind-boggling and wrong as a matter of basic justice. She was convicted by a jury and sentenced for tampering with election equipment and undermining our elections. The judge imposed a reasonable sentence based on her criminal conduct, she has shown no remorse for her crimes, and now the governor is taking this unwise and unprecedented step of releasing her from prison early. “Caving in to this president will only lead to more abuse from the bullying Trump administration. Today is a sad day for Colorado and the rule of law.” From Matt Crane, Executive Director, Colorado County Clerks Association: We are furious, disgusted, and deeply disappointed by the Governor’s decision. We have met with him privately to make our position unmistakably clear: Tina Peters deserves the accountability imposed through Colorado’s judicial system, and the Governor should, at the very least, respect that process and allow it to fully play o

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