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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…