Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation
Colorado Democrats have voted to censure Governor Jared Polis for commuting the prison sentence of election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters. The decision has sparked significant backlash within the party, with about 90% of the Central Committee members supporting the censure. Polis defended his actions, stating that he believed it was the right decision based on the facts of the case.
- ▪Governor Jared Polis commuted the prison sentence of Tina Peters, who was convicted for election-related crimes.
- ▪Approximately 90% of the Colorado Democratic Party's Central Committee members voted to censure Polis.
- ▪The censure means Polis will not be recognized at party events as he serves his final year in office.
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- ▪ Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Colorado Democrats censure Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Colorado Dems censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting Tina Peters sentence — New York Post
- ▪ Colorado Democrats censure Polis over Tina Peters commutation — The Hill
- ▪ Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation — Fox News
- ▪ Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over commuting election denier’s sentence — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ State Democratic Party censures governor after he commutes Peters' sentence — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier — NYT > Top Stories
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onColorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutationColorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theoristByMEAD GRUVER Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 3:31 PM0:56FILE - Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)The Associated PressFORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Colorado Democrats voted overwhelmingly to censure one of their own, Gov.
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