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A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denier

A California County Eyes a New Hire: Tina Peters, the Election Denier
New York Times Tuesday 18 August 2026, 02:41 UTC By Jack Healy 1 min read
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Tina Peters at a candidate debate in Hudson, Colo., in 2023.

Tina Peters at a candidate debate in Hudson, Colo., in 2023. [Image text:] Tina PETERS For Colorado Republlcan Chair
Tina Peters (PERSON) Hudson (LOCATION) Colo. (LOCATION)
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