Tina Peters, a former prison inmate for tampering with voting machines, has turned down an offer to oversee elections in a conservative county in Northern California. Clint Curtis, Shasta County’s registrar of voters, revealed, “She declined the offer because she’s busy securing elections nationwide.” Peters rose to fame in the MAGA movement, partly due to her activities involving election integrity claims.
Curtis made headlines after announcing his intent to hire Peters, a former Colorado county clerk who received an early prison release after President Trump advocated for her. Curtis, known for challenging election results, aimed to employ Peters as a consultant to assist in the supervision of upcoming elections.
Peters was approached for the consultancy role but ultimately did not accept the offer. Her attorney, Peter Ticktin, explained that the position wasn’t feasible due to her schedule. “There’s far more for her to do than get tied up in one county,” Ticktin mentioned, adding that Peters is widely recognized due to her interactions with high-profile figures like the U.S. President.
The proposal to hire Peters ignited criticism from Californian leaders, including Governor Gavin Newsom. «A convicted MAGA election tamperer working in an elections office would be troubling,» Newsom remarked, firmly opposing Peters’ employment in California’s electoral processes.
Governor Newsom also denounced the job offer, directing officials to hinder any attempt to transfer Peters’ supervision responsibilities to California. Restrictions on her travel include needing permission from her parole officer to leave Colorado, though Peters did visit the White House.
Defending his position, Curtis countered the governor’s resistance, labeling Newsom as contradictory for opposing second chances while supporting prison reform. “California is kind of a second-chance state,” Curtis contested, “Except for Tina Peters.”
Peters’ past convictions involve serious infractions. She was found guilty in 2024 and sentenced to nine years in prison for illegal access to voting systems in Colorado, supporting claims that the 2020 presidential election had been manipulated. Though repeatedly denied by courts, Peters assisted Mike Lindell’s associate in accessing Dominion election systems, further escalating her notoriety.
Her sentence was commuted, courtesy of Colorado Governor Jared Polis, resulting in her release after serving a fraction of her prison term. While Curtis saw Peters as a potential asset in assisting election processes, Brent Turner, Shasta County’s assistant registrar, openly opposed Curtis’ actions.
Turner, who’s on leave due to health issues, expressed relief upon Peters declining the consultancy. “I’m glad that Gavin is paying attention,” he stated, affirming his commitment to electoral reform.
Curtis’ tenure in Shasta County stirred further controversies. Appointed after predecessors resigned, Curtis notably questioned the integrity of ballots, citing concerns about their appearance and smell. His actions prompted FBI scrutiny, with county officials seeking investigations.
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