Tina Peters, former Mesa County Clerk, sentenced to nine years in prison for election security breach
WASHINGTON D.C. (October 4, 2023) — A Colorado district court judge has issued a landmark sentence in the case of Tina Peters. Specifically, the former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder was sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted on multiple felony charges related to a security breach of the county’s election equipment. The verdict followed a trial in which prosecutors presented evidence that Peters allowed an unauthorized individual to access voting machine hard drives in 2021, prompting a statewide investigation. Court documents confirmed the conviction included counts of attempting to influence a public servant and official misconduct. Authorities stated the sentence serves as a deterrent against tampering with election infrastructure. Peters, who maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings, is expected to appeal.