Tag: tina peters
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Colorado’s federal judges recused 200+ times in 4 years for variety of reasons
A handful of magistrate judges accounted for a large portion of the recusals
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10th Circuit rejects Tina Peters’ request to halt Mesa County prosecution
The federal appeals court based in Denver agreed on Friday that former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters had not shown why its intervention was warranted in her pending state-level prosecution related to election equipment tampering. Peters, a Republican who unsuccessfully ran for secretary of state in 2022 and GOP party chair in 2023, is set to face…
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Federal judge throws out Tina Peters’ lawsuit against US government
A federal judge on Monday threw out an attempt by former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters to end an alleged criminal investigation of her for conduct related to election equipment tampering. Peters, a Republican who unsuccessfully ran for secretary of state in 2022 and GOP party chair in 2023, is set to face criminal trial in state…
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Colorado GOP endorses Trump, Polis declares disaster declaration as temperatures plummet | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 15, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: The Colorado Republican Party endorsed former President Donald Trump’s bid for another term late Sunday, nearly two months before state voters are set to cast ballots in Colorado’s presidential primary. In an unprecedented decision, the state GOP’s central committee voted to endorse Trump…
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Polis warns of ‘despair’ in housing, Adam Frisch hauls in $2.9 million, Judge Tymkovich tapped to sit on surveillance court | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 12, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday outlined the challenges ahead and his priorities for the new legislative session, and while he began with an upbeat note about how Colorado blazed new trails, the governor warned of the “hopelessness and despair” permeating housing. Colorado lacks…
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Watch pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Colorado House proceedings, check out first bills of session, Jeff Crank jumps into 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 11, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters covered the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly yesterday. Here’s the recap. The Colorado General Assembly immediately got off to a troubled start on Wednesday, when multiple groups of pro-Palestinian protesters shouted from the…
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Colorado lawmakers start 2024 session, House speaker reprimands Elisabeth Epps and Bob Gardner jumps into 5th CD race| WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 10, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Politics reporters are covering the opening ceremonies of the second regular session of the 74th General Assembly. The House and Senate are scheduled to convene at 10 a.m. Follow us for updates. House Speaker Julie McCluskie reprimanded Rep. Elisabeth Epps, the Denver…
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Lora Thomas eyes Bob Marshall’s House seat, Tina Peters will stand trial and Jared Polis spells out priorities ahead of new session | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 9, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas, who will be term-limited on the county commission at the end of the year, has filed to run for House District 43, which includes Highlands Ranch. Thomas’ name had been mentioned as one of several Republicans interested in…
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Federal judge dismisses Tina Peters’ attempt to halt state prosecution for elections charges
A federal judge on Monday threw out an attempt by former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters to avoid standing trial for criminal charges related to election equipment tampering. Grand jurors indicted Peters, a Republican who unsuccessfully ran for secretary of state in 2022, on multiple counts of attempting to influence a public servant, official misconduct…