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Political Scrutiny of Polis’s Commutation Decision

Updated 2026-05-19 14:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) criticized Colorado Gov. Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, calling it a 'terrible decision.' This move has sparked political debate over Polis's eligibility to serve in the Senate.

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The Hill
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) says Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’s decision to commute the sentence of former county clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted of enabling a voting system breach, was "terrible" and would be “disqualifying” to Polis serving in the Senate. Bennet is one of a large number of Dem
2026-05-19 14:24 UTC
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