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This story was first published at Colorado Newsline.<\/em><\/p>\n

DENVER<\/strong> | Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was formally censured by his own party Wednesday for his decision last week to grant clemency to Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk\u00a0convicted on multiple felony counts\u00a0for her role in a breach of her office\u2019s election system.<\/p>\n

More than 200 members of the Colorado Democratic Party\u2019s central committee voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution censuring Polis for \u201cconduct inconsistent with the (party\u2019s) commitment to democratic institutions, election integrity, and public accountability,\u201d and barring him indefinitely from formal participation in party-sponsored events. Preliminary results showed the measure passed with 89.8% support, party officials said.<\/p>\n

\u201cColorado has spent years building trust in our elections and proving they are secure,\u201d the declaration reads. \u201cAt a time when democracy and voting rights are under attack across the nation, weakening accountability for someone convicted of undermining that trust is a mistake.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The action by Democrats\u2019 state central committee comes after more than 700 party members\u00a0signed\u00a0a \u201cformal controversy complaint\u201d to the party\u2019s rules committee in the days following Polis\u2019 commutation order.<\/p>\n

\u201cHundreds of Democrats across Colorado came together to demand accountability, consistency, and a stronger defense of our values,\u201d Ian Coggins, a Denver Democratic Party member who organized the petition, wrote in an update Wednesday. \u201cThis conversation grew far beyond a single complaint. It became a reminder that the grassroots of this party still expect courage from its leaders and are willing to push for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The governor\u2019s decision, which came after a year-long campaign of legal pressure and coercion by President Donald Trump and other far-right election deniers seeking Peters\u2019 release, was roundly condemned by other top Colorado Democrats, along with the Republican district attorney who prosecuted her and the GOP-dominated Colorado County Clerks Association.<\/p>\n

Cayman Haltiner, a central committee member representing Mesa County, spoke in support of the censure during the meeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur local Republican district attorney, Dan Rubinstein, took a great risk standing up to Trump and working with (Attorney General Phil) Weiser in this case,\u201d Haltiner said. \u201cTo grant (clemency to) Tina Peters, who unremorsefully broke the law because of lies on election integrity and election fraud, is a slap in the face to his work.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a statement, Polis spokesperson Eric Maruyama said the governor had made his decision \u201cbased on the facts of the case and what he believed was the right thing to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes the right thing isn\u2019t the popular thing with everybody,\u201d he said. \u201cDemocracy is strongest when disagreement is met with debate and dialogue, not censorship.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the country\u2019s most prominent election deniers, Peters was sentenced to a nine-year prison sentence after her 2024 conviction on charges related to a breach of her office\u2019s secure elections equipment in a failed attempt\u00a0to find evidence of fraud. During her trial, Peters continued to spread conspiracy theories about voting machines, and her attorney said hours after her commutation that\u00a0she planned to continue\u00a0her efforts to \u201cget rid of these fraudulent voting machines\u201d in the future.<\/p>\n

Impeachment calls<\/h4>\n

Polis issued his commutation of Peters\u2019 sentence two days after the Colorado General Assembly\u00a0ended its 2026 legislative session. Democratic lawmakers, who hold large majorities in both chambers of the Legislature, had discussed holding a censure vote of their own if Polis had granted Peters clemency prior to their adjournment, The Denver Post\u00a0reported\u00a0last week.<\/p>\n

Some in the party\u2019s progressive wing have called for lawmakers to reconvene in a special session to censure or even impeach Polis. David Seligman, a Democratic candidate for Colorado attorney general, released an\u00a0\u00a0to lawmakers earlier this week urging them to \u201cconsider all available accountability measures.\u201d He praised the party\u2019s censure vote Wednesday but said it\u2019s \u201cnot enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe General Assembly should reconvene to investigate and hold him accountable. And if he commuted Tina Peters\u2019 sentence at the behest of Donald Trump, surrendering the sovereign authority of Colorado, he should be impeached,\u201d Seligman said in a statement. \u201cWe have to be done with performative politics and wield the tools of public power for real accountability for abuses of power.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under the Colorado Constitution, convening a special session without a call from the governor requires a two-thirds majority, meaning Democrats would need the support of several Republican lawmakers. Impeachment requires a majority vote of the state House, and conviction and removal from office requires a two-thirds vote of the Senate. Impeachment of a governor has never occurred before in the state\u2019s 150-year history.<\/p>\n

Widespread condemnation<\/h4>\n

All six Democratic members of Colorado\u2019s congressional delegation, along with Colorado Democratic Party Chair Shad Murib and a long list of state lawmakers and local officials, had previously condemned Polis\u2019 decision.<\/p>\n

While presiding over Wednesday\u2019s meeting prior to the vote, Murib read a statement of support from U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, who said that Democrats must be \u201cwilling to call out our own when they fall short.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cColoradans deserve leaders who act with moral clarity, fight corruption, and are willing to take on a broken system. Colorado must stand in the breach, fight back against the President\u2019s lawlessness, and protect our shared values,\u201d Crow said. \u201cFor these reasons, I support Chair Murib bringing this matter to the Colorado Democratic Party.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Colorado Democratic Party statement<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n

Tina Peters was convicted by a jury of her peers and sentenced by a judge who said she would do it all over again if she could. The Republican district attorney who prosecuted her called any sentence reduction \u2018a gross injustice.\u2019 He\u2019s right.<\/p>\n

Reducing her sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice. It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you\u2019re friends with the president. That\u2019s a dangerous and disappointing precedent to set.<\/p>\n

Colorado has spent years building trust in our elections and proving they are secure. At a time when democracy and voting rights are under attack across the nation, weakening accountability for someone convicted of undermining that trust is a mistake.<\/p>\n

There are real cases that deserve the Governor\u2019s attention and action. This is not one of them.<\/p>\n

The State Central Committee finds that Governor Jared Polis\u2019s decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters materially harmed the Colorado Democratic Party\u2019s institutional credibility and efforts to defend democratic institutions and election integrity.<\/p>\n

The State Central Committee formally condemns Governor Jared Polis\u2019s clemency decision regarding Tina Peters and formally censures Governor Jared Polis for conduct inconsistent with the Colorado Democratic Party\u2019s commitment to democratic institutions, election integrity, and public accountability.<\/p>\n

The Colorado Democratic Party further clarifies that the clemency decision does not reflect the values, institutional positions, or democratic commitments of the Colorado Democratic Party.<\/p>\n

The Colorado Democratic Party reaffirms its unwavering commitment to election workers, free and fair elections, and the rejection of election denialism and disinformation in all forms.<\/p>\n

The State Central Committee recognizes the hundreds of Democrats who swiftly organized and raised their voices in defense of democracy and public trust in Colorado\u2019s election system following the commutation decision.<\/p>\n

Until further action by the State Central Committee or Executive Committee, Governor Jared Polis shall not participate as an honored guest, featured speaker, or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at Party-sponsored events and functions. including but not limited to the Obama Gala and DemFest.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Current and former elected officials who signed the censure petition include several Aurora and Aurora area representatives:
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Elizabeth Velasco, State Representative HD57<\/p>\n

Gabriel Cervantes, Candidate for HD31<\/p>\n

Iris Halpern, Candidate for HD6<\/p>\n

Julia Marvin, Fmr. State Representative HD31<\/p>\n

Rey Galindo, Fmr. State Representative HD50\u00a0<\/p>\n

Su Ryden, Fmr. State Representative HD36<\/p>\n

Monica VanBuskirk, Candidate for HD9<\/p>\n

Hon. Joseph Salazar, Fmr. State Representative HD31<\/p>\n

Roberta Ayala, Mayor Pro Tem Thornton<\/p>\n

Emma Pinter, Adams County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Nancy Jackson, Fmr. Arapahoe County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Jenn Kaaoush, Councilmember Superior<\/p>\n

Tim Hernandez, Fmr. State Representative HD4<\/p>\n

Steven Woodrow, State Representative HD2<\/p>\n

Brianna Titone, State Representative HD27<\/p>\n

Anil Pesaramelli, Candidate for HD19<\/p>\n

Amber Hott, City Councilor Westminster<\/p>\n

Christian Seale, Candidate for El Paso County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Crystal Murillo, Fmr. City Councilor Aurora<\/p>\n

Chris Kolker, State Senator SD16<\/p>\n

Lisa Cutter, State Senator SD20<\/p>\n

Hannah Gay Keao, City Councilor Edgewater<\/p>\n

Stephanie Vigil, Fmr. State Representative HD16<\/p>\n

Kristi Douglas, Fmr. City Councilor Commerce City<\/p>\n

Justin Martinez, Councilmember Thornton<\/p>\n

Vic Meyers, Candidate for State Representative HD47<\/p>\n

Lily Steirer, City Councilor Edgewater<\/p>\n

Melat Kiros, Candidate for Congress CO-1<\/p>\n

Luz Molina, School Board Adams County<\/p>\n

Juan Marcano, Fmr. City Councilor Aurora<\/p>\n

Scott Esserman, Fmr. School Board Denver<\/p>\n

Isabel Cruz, Councilmember Lakewood<\/p>\n

John Alge, City Councilor Thornton<\/p>\n

Cathy Kipp, State Senator SD14<\/p>\n

Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, Candidate for El Paso County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Chauncy Johnson, Candidate for State Representative HD17<\/p>\n

Tommy Butler, Fmr. City Councilor Greeley<\/p>\n

Rhonda Solis, Fmr. State Board of Education<\/p>\n

Leslie Summey, Commissioner Arapahoe County<\/p>\n

Alison Coombs, Mayor Pro Tem Aurora<\/p>\n

Paul L\u00f3pez, Clerk and Recorder Denver<\/p>\n

Auon\u2019tai M. Anderson, Fmr. School Board Denver<\/p>\n

JoyAnn Ruscha, Board of Directors RTD<\/p>\n

June Churchill, Candidate for City Council Denver D10<\/p>\n

Josh Zygielbaum, Clerk and Recorder Adams County<\/p>\n

Ashley Stolzmann, Commissioner Boulder County<\/p>\n

Rachel Friend, Candidate for Treasurer Boulder County<\/p>\n

Lorena Garcia, State Representative HD35<\/p>\n

Amanda P. Sandoval, City Council President Denver<\/p>\n

Eric Proctor, Democratic Nominee for Treasurer JeffCo<\/p>\n

David Seligman, Candidate for Attorney General<\/p>\n

Jacob LaBure, City Councilman Lakewood<\/p>\n

Kenny Van Nguyen, State Representative HD33<\/p>\n

Marsha Porter-Norton, La Plata County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Lisa Sweeney-Miran, Fmr. School Board Boulder Valley<\/p>\n

Michael Pierson, Candidate for HD22<\/p>\n

Neal Walia, Candidate for HD9<\/p>\n

Joel Zink, Councilmember Littleton<\/p>\n

Eric Montoya, Fmr. Mayor Pro Tem Thornton<\/p>\n

Jessica Campbell, Commissioner Arapahoe County<\/p>\n

Sarah Parady, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Michael Farrington, Candidate for RTD District K<\/p>\n

Stacie Gilmore, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Chris Hinds, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Steven Douglas, Mayor Commerce City<\/p>\n

Matt Salka, La Plata County Commissioner<\/p>\n

Kevin Flynn, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Duane Gurule, Mayor Rocky Ford<\/p>\n

Susan Lontine, Fmr. State Representative HD1<\/p>\n

Tammy Story, State Representative HD25<\/p>\n

Dr. DJ Torres, School Board Denver<\/p>\n

Nicole Speer, City Councilmember Boulder<\/p>\n

Todd Cohen, Councilmember Broomfield<\/p>\n

Katie Wallace, State Senator SD17<\/p>\n

Julie Gonzales, State Senator SD34<\/p>\n

Teddy McCullough, Candidate for Denver City Council<\/p>\n

Scott Baldermann, Candidate for HD2<\/p>\n

Vicki Reinhard, School Board Aurora<\/p>\n

Meg Froelich, State Representative HD3<\/p>\n

Cassie Harrelson, School Board Aspen<\/p>\n

Naquetta Ricks, State Representative HD40<\/p>\n

Jamie Torres, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Shontel M. Lewis, City Council Denver<\/p>\n

Kyle Schlachter, Mayor Littleton<\/p>\n

Dr. Lisa Calderon, Candidate for Denver Mayor<\/p>\n

Irene Bonham, Candidate for Douglas County Commissioner\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gianina Horton, City Council Aurora<\/p>\n

Emily Tracy, Fmr. Council Member Ca\u00f1on City<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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