Coverage dated July 2, 2026

Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation

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By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday fired two members of the state’s clemency board after they spoke out against his controversial decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters – an election denier whose sentence was cut in half by the outgoing Democratic governor in May.

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  1. Triblive

    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fires clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters decision (opens Triblive)

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    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis fired two members of his clemency advisory board Wednesday for publicly speaking against his decision to free Tina Peters after she was convicted of election-related crimes, his office confirmed to The Denver Post.

  2. The Colorado Sun

    Polis fires Colorado clemency board members who publicly disclosed voting twice against Tina Peters’ release (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    Board members were fired because they violated an executive order requiring confidentiality of clemency discussions and decisions, the governor’s office said

  3. The Colorado Sun

    Colorado governor fires clemency board members who publicly disclosed voting twice against Tina Peters’ release (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    Board members were fired because they violated an executive order requiring confidentiality of clemency discussions and decisions, the governor’s office said

  4. KRDO

    Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation (opens KRDO)

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    By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday fired two members of the state’s clemency board after they spoke out against his controversial decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters – an election denier whose sentence was cut in half by the outgoing Democratic governor in May.

  5. Breitbart News

    Colorado Democrat Governor Fires Clemency Board Officials Who Broke Confidentiality Standards (opens Breitbart News)

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    Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) on Wednesday fired two members of his clemency board after they released confidential information about commuting recommendations to the public about Tina Peters, who was sentenced for her role in tampering with election equipment.

  6. 9NEWS Denver

    Polis fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation (opens 9NEWS Denver)

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    Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has dismissed two clemency board members after they publicly opposed his decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters.

  7. Denver Gazette

    Colorado governor fires clemency board members who opposed Tina Peters commutation (opens Denver Gazette)

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    Gov. Jared Polis has fired two members of his clemency board who opposed his commutation of Tina Peters’ sentence, according to Colorado Politics news partner 9News. In firing Azra Taslimi and Hannah Seigel Proff, Gov.

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