Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) says he’s considering granting clemency to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk serving time in prison for her role in a data breach to validate President Donald Trump’s 2020 election fraud claim.

“She got a sentence that was harsh. It was a nine-year sentence,” Polis said in an interview with CBS Colorado.

“We always look at people’s sentences, and when you have people that are elderly, and we’re looking at this across a number of people — people in their 70s and 80s in our system — how much of a threat to society are they?” Polis said. “And we balance that in a way that makes sure that they can spend their last few years at home.”

Peters, 70, was convicted on state charges in 2024 for her role in a data breach scheme stemming from election denier claims about voting machine fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

In December, Trump announced on Truth Social that he is issuing Peters a full pardon, stating that she is “sitting in a Colorado prison for the ‘crime’ of demanding Honest Elections.” However, Trump’s pardon powers do not extend to Peters, as she was not convicted on federal charges.

The president then went on to blast Polis and a Republican district attorney on Truth Social on New Year’s Eve after they refused to honor his so-called pardon.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) is considering clemency for Tina Peters after being called a "scumbag" by President Donald Trump

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“Hard to wish her a Happy New Year, but to the Scumbag Governor, and the disgusting “Republican” (RINO!) DA, who did this to her (nothing happens to the Dems and their phony Mail In Ballot System that makes it impossible for a Republican to win an otherwise very winnable State!),” Trump wrote. “I wish them only the worst. May they rot in Hell. FREE TINA PETERS!”

Twenty-first Judicial District Attorney Dan Rubinstein clarified with Colorado Public Radio that, to his understanding, Polis “has made no decisions and is intending to meet with many others before making a final decision.”

According to the outlet, citing the state department of corrections policy, Peters is eligible for parole in two years. Peter Ticktin, her attorney, told CPR he had already requested a pardon.

“Governor Polis is correct. The sentence was harsh. We are thankful that he is looking at this more fairly,” Ticktin said.