California County Moves to Bring Election Skeptic Tina Peters Onboard as Adviser

A conservative-leaning county in Northern California, kn…

A conservative-leaning county in Northern California, known for its vocal election integrity activists, is preparing to bring Tina Peters, a former Colorado clerk who served prison time, into its elections office as a consultant.

The county's top elections official, Clint Curtis, confirmed that Peters would be hired as an adviser, filling a vacancy left by his deputy, Brent Turner, who is on medical leave. Curtis emphasized that Peters would not have access to the county's voting systems.

The arrangement, first reported by local news outlet Action News Now, underscores how Shasta County has become a hub for those questioning the security of electronic voting. Peters, who gained national attention for her claims about election fraud, was recently released from custody.

Critics have expressed concern about the message this

Critics have expressed concern about the message this sends, given Peters' history of spreading unsubstantiated allegations. Supporters, however, see her as a valuable voice in an ongoing national debate about election integrity.

The move is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, with Curtis stating that Peters' role will focus on procedural reviews and public outreach, rather than technical operations.