Colorado state flag with Tina Peters looking up, representing Colorado politics and culture.

The Tina Peters Case — How One Clerk Became a Symbol in Colorado’s Election Battles

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters remains one of the most polarizing figures in Colorado politics. After being convicted in 2024 for allowing unauthorized access to voting equipment, Peters is serving a nearly nine‑year sentence. But the legal and political drama has only intensified. In December 2025, Peters’ attorneys asked the Colorado Court of Appeals…

1. Protest against DOJ voter roles refusal in Colorado with two individuals expressing concern, symbolic welcoming sign in the background.

DOJ Sues Colorado Over Voter Data — What’s Really at Stake?

In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Colorado for refusing to hand over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list. The lawsuit demands access to names, dates of birth, residential addresses, and either driver’s license numbers or Social Security identifiers — data Colorado law typically protects. CBS Colorado reports that Secretary of State…