Griswold Statement After Appeals Court Upholds Peters Convictions
Summary
Colorado Court of Appeals upheld Tina Peters' convictions on seven felony and misdemeanor counts related to her breach of election equipment in 2021. The court ordered re-sentencing by the District Court. Secretary of State Jena Griswold issued a statement expressing appreciation for the rejection of a pardon attempt and stating Peters should face accountability without special treatment.
What changed
The Colorado Court of Appeals issued an opinion affirming Tina Peters' convictions on seven counts including attempts to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first degree official misconduct, and violation of duty. The court ordered re-sentencing by the District Court. Secretary Griswold issued a public statement commenting on the decision.
This document is a government official's public statement on a completed court case rather than a regulatory action or enforcement proceeding. The convictions and sentences resulted from the original 2024 jury verdict. No new compliance obligations or regulatory requirements are established by this statement.
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- Monitor for District Court re-sentencing proceedings
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News Release
State of Colorado
Department of State
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Jena Griswold
Secretary of State
Andrew Kline
Deputy Secretary of State
Media contacts
303-860-6903
Jack Todd
jack.todd@coloradosos.gov
Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold following Appeals Court Opinion on Tina Peters
Denver, April 2, 2026 - Today, the Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion in People v. Tina Peters. The Court of Appeals determined that her convictions on seven felony and misdemeanor counts stand, and ordered that she be re-sentenced by the District Court.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement:
Today, the Appeals Court affirmed Peters' conviction, and I am appreciative of their rejection of Trump's unlawful attempt to pardon her. Peters will continue to face accountability for coordinating a breach of her own election equipment. Her actions have been repeatedly used to spread conspiracy theories, amplify falsehoods, and fuel dangerous election lies. Peters should not receive any special treatment as the District Court considers re-sentencing.
On August 12, 2024, Tina Peters was found guilty by a jury of her peers on four felonies and three misdemeanors, including three counts of attempts to influence a public servant, one count of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, one count of first degree official misconduct, one count of violation of duty, and one count of failure to comply with requirements of the Secretary of State. She was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison and six months in jail for her role in the breach of her own election equipment in 2021.
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