The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 11, 2026
Convicted County Election Official & Election Denier Tina Peters Had Her Sentence Commuted. CO Gov. Jared Polis Censured His Action.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the 9-year sentence for Mesa County clerk Tina Peters May 15th, leading to her release June 1st. An unrepentant Peters immediately repeated her baseless voter fraud claims, and Polis has since been censured by his party.
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Articles & Resources:
Colorado Newsline - Colorado Gov. Polis cuts Tina Peters’ prison sentence in half
Colorado Newsline - Colorado Democrats vote to censure Gov. Polis over Tina Peters commutation
Politico - Tina Peters says Democrats will ‘cheat’ in midterms
Colorado Public Radio - Tina Peters is free, but the story is likely far from over
Related ADM Reports:
American Democracy Minute - CO Election Official Tina Peters Got 9 Years for Tampering with Election Machines to Prove the Big Lie. Trump is Trying to Set Her Free.
American Democracy Minute - Colorado Election Official Who Allowed 2020 Conspiracy Theory Activists Access to County Voting Machine Data Found Guilty
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