Colorado Governor Commutes Sentence of Former Election Official Convicted of Tampering

The governor commuted the sentence of a former county clerk who had been convicted of tampering with voting equipment in an effort to demonstrate irregularities in the 2020 presidential election. The clerk had been found guilty of unauthorized access to voting machines and related charges. The commutation reduces the time the individual will serve.

Background on the Case The conviction stemmed from actions taken after the 2020 election. Prosecutors said the clerk arranged access to voting equipment without proper authorization. The case drew attention because the clerk had publicly questioned the results of the presidential contest in Colorado's Mesa County.

State officials have not announced further personnel changes tied to the commutation. The former clerk is expected to be released earlier than the original sentence required.