Vengeful Colorado Democrats Censure Governor Jared Polis For Commuting Tina Peters’ Sentence
The Gateway Pundit
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Colorado Democrats have censured Governor Jared Polis for commuting the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Peters was serving a nine-year sentence for a breach of county voting systems, a conviction that an appeals court later deemed improper, ordering resentencing. Governor Polis reduced her sentence, citing that the punishment did not fit the offense.
- Colorado Democrats censured Governor Jared Polis following his decision to commute the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.
- Peters, who had been convicted of breaching Mesa County voting systems and was serving a nine-year sentence, had her sentence reduced by Governor Polis.
- The governor stated the punishment did not fit the offense, a decision made after a Colorado appeals court found her original sentence improper and ordered resentencing.
- Peters acknowledged making mistakes and intends to support election integrity causes.
- The Colorado Democratic Party criticized Polis's decision, arguing it was made under pressure from Donald Trump and sets a dangerous precedent that election tampering has consequences only if one is not allied with the president.
- The party stated the decision does not align with their values and institutional positions.
- As a result of the censure, Governor Polis will be barred from official party events.
- A spokesperson for the governor indicated his decision was based on the case's facts and his belief in doing the right thing, even if unpopular.
- Donald Trump had previously offered symbolic support to Peters.
- Peters will now be eligible for parole on June 1st.
