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Election official says Tina Peters would be consultant, won’t have access to election systems
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Election official says Tina Peters would be consultant, won’t have access to election systems
Shasta County, California registrar Clint Curtis offered convicted felon Tina Peters a consultant position to assist with the 2026 elections, stating she would lack access to county email and election systems unlike a full-time employee. Peters, released from prison in June after conviction for stealing voting machine software in Colorado, has not accepted the role and must navigate parole requirements and legal review before proceeding. California's Secretary of State and county supervisors have expressed serious concerns about Peters' involvement in election administration.
Why it matters: Election administrators and state officials need to understand the legal, security, and reputational risks when hiring individuals convicted of election-related crimes, as this case illustrates tensions between staffing needs and election integrity safeguards.
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