Childhood and Education Journey of Tina Peters (politician) in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Tina Peters (politician). From birth to education, explore key events.

Tina Peters is an American politician who served as Mesa County, Colorado Clerk from 2019 to 2023. She gained notoriety after the 2020 presidential election. Peters was accused and subsequently convicted on multiple charges, including felonies, related to unauthorized access to election equipment in an attempt to prove election fraud. These actions led to her temporary suspension as County Clerk. In August 2024, she was convicted in Colorado state court on seven charges and sentenced to nine years of incarceration. Despite a claimed pardon by President Donald Trump in December 2025, it would not affect her state convictions.

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September 11, 1955: Tina Peters Born

On September 11, 1955, Tina Marie Peters was born.

May 29, 2017: Death of Remington Jordan Peters

On May 29, 2017, Tina Peters' son, Remington Jordan Peters, a US Navy SEAL, died at the age of 27 in a parachute accident during an air show performance in New York City.

June 2017: Tina Peters Legally Separated

In June 2017, Tina Peters legally separated from her husband, Thomas Peters.

January 2018: Filing of Legal Separation Decree

In January 2018, Tina Peters filed a decree of legal separation from her husband. At this time, she held power of attorney over his affairs due to health reasons.

February 2020: Uncounted Ballots Discovered

In February 2020, employees in Tina Peters' office found an unemptied ballot box containing 574 ballots from the November 2019 election in a parking lot in front of the Mesa County election headquarters in Grand Junction. The ballots had remained uncounted for months, which was attributed to "human error".

August 2020: Recall Effort Fails

In August 2020, a voter recall attempt against Tina Peters failed due to approximately 1,200 signatures short of the 12,129 required to put the question on the ballot.

November 3, 2020: General Election

On November 3, 2020, the general election occurred. An attempt to recall Tina Peters had failed to reach the ballot, and the uncounted ballots discovered in February 2020 did not change the outcome of any race.

August 21, 2021: Support Rally

On August 21, 2021, a support rally was held for Tina Peters in Mesa County. Supporters claimed a security breach had occurred.

November 2021: Divorce of Tina and Thomas Peters

In November 2021, Tina Peters and Thomas Peters officially divorced.

July 19, 2023: Peters Fires Attorney, Hires New Legal Team

On July 19, 2023, Tina Peters fired her attorney, Harvey Steinberg, and hired new attorneys, Douglas Richards and Madalia Maalik, who requested to push the trial to October 18–30, 2023.