On Former Colorado Clerk Tina Peters’ Guilty Conviction in Election Security Breach Trial

In Colorado, the AP reported that the former County Clerk of Mesa, Colorado Tina Peters was found guilty by a jury of her peers on multiple charges related to the security breach of the county’s election equipment she organized. In response, Informing Democracy Strategic Research Director Lindsey Miller shared this statement:

“This week’s verdict shows the serious consequences waiting for officials like Tina Peters who break the law in an effort to undermine our elections—and they must continue to be held accountable to ensure that our democracy remains strong.

“Peters was just one person who bought into the Big Lie. The election denial movement’s strength is why Informing Democracy continues to identify officials who have exhibited troubling behaviors and the vulnerabilities in the system that they can exploit. While others like Peters will undoubtedly try to interfere this year, the checks and balances in our election system are strong. Those who attempt to subvert the system will fail—and they too will be held responsible for breaking the law..”

Additional Background:

In August 2024, former County Clerk Tina Peters for Mesa, Colorado was convicted by a jury on several counts, including attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, for her role in providing outside access to election equipment to a Mike Lindell affiliate.

Prosecutors argued that Peters, a hero of the election denial movement, integrated herself with fellow election deniers who questioned the 2020 presidential election, used someone else’s security badge to grant unauthorized access to Mesa County’s election system, and deceive other officials about the identity of the unauthorized person.

Peters’ sentencing is scheduled for October 3, 2024.