Ex-Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Sentenced to Nine Years for Election Data Breach

Tina Peters, convicted of multiple felonies related to election tampering, was sentenced after being found guilty of breaching voting systems to support false claims of 2020 election fraud.

Judge Matthew Barrett described Peters as 'defiant' and a 'charlatan' during the sentencing, emphasizing her lack of remorse and continued promotion of discredited election fraud claims.
Peters was convicted of seven charges, including attempting to influence a public servant and conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, stemming from a breach of Mesa County's election systems.
The breach involved unauthorized access to voting data by an individual linked to MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a vocal proponent of false election fraud theories.
Peters' actions have led to significant financial costs and reputational damage to Mesa County, with local officials estimating a $1.4 million impact.
The case has heightened concerns about the potential for rogue election workers to exploit their positions to undermine election integrity.