Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold publicly criticized Governor Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of Tina Peters, a former election official convicted of tampering with voting equipment.Peters, aligned with MAGA and known for promoting false claims about the 2020 election, was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Griswold argued that freeing Peters undermines election integrity and could embolden the election denialism movement, posing a threat to officials overseeing elections.She emphasized that Peters' actions were not those of a political prisoner but a felon whose conduct destabilized trust in electoral processes.

Griswold expressed concern that early release sends a dangerous message that breaking election laws may go unpunished, particularly at a time when national elections are approaching.

The remarks were made during an appearance on MS NOW's 'The Weekend,' where Griswold strongly condemned what she sees as special treatment for Peters and the potential risks it carries for democracy.