Jared Polis & Jena Griswold

Jared Polis: Jared Polis, the Democratic Governor of United States — Colorado, stated that no president has jurisdiction over state law or the power to pardon state convictions, defending Tina Peters' conviction.

Jena Griswold: Jena Griswold, the United States — Colorado Secretary of State, affirmed that Tina Peters was convicted of state crimes in a state court and that Donald Trump lacks constitutional authority to pardon her.

Jared Polis: Jared Polis, the Democratic Governor of United States — Colorado, has considered granting clemency for Tina Peters, calling her sentence 'unusual and harsh', and praised the court's decision.

Jena Griswold: Jena Griswold, the United States — Colorado Secretary of State, expressed appreciation for the United States — Colorado Court of Appeals' rejection of Donald Trump's unlawful pardon attempt for Tina Peters.

Jared Polis: Jared Polis, the Governor of United States — Colorado, commuted Tina Peters' sentence. This action is a tangential detail to the primary election but shows the broader political context.

Jena Griswold: Jena Griswold won the Democratic primary for United States — Colorado Attorney General, positioning her as the likely frontrunner in the November general election. This victory is a significant step in her political career, potentially leading her to oversee one of the state's largest law firms.