Mark Cook on Election Integrity, Tina Peters & Reclaiming Our Elections

In this episode of Unleashed, Heidi Ganahl sits down with election integrity expert and Colorado advocate Mark Cook for a wide-ranging conversation on election transparency, government accountability, and what citizens can do to restore trust in the electoral process.Mark shares his journey into election integrity work following the 2020 election, explaining how his background in technology and data analysis led him to investigate election systems across the country. He discusses his concerns about centralized election administration, voting machines, mail-in ballots, chain of custody issues, and the growing disconnect between citizens and the systems designed to serve them.The conversation also turns to Colorado, where Heidi and Mark reflect on efforts to investigate election irregularities, the challenges citizens face when seeking transparency, and why they believe public confidence in elections continues to erode. They discuss former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, Governor Jared Polis' decision to commute her sentence, and what that means for the broader election integrity movement in Colorado.Mark also provides an update on his nationwide "hand count roadshow," where he travels state to state educating citizens on election systems, helping local groups understand election processes, and encouraging Americans to become more engaged in protecting election transparency.Finally, Heidi and Mark discuss campaign finance concerns, including allegations of "smurfing" contributions, questions surrounding Colorado's upcoming governor's race, and the importance of voters demanding accountability from candidates of every political stripe.Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this episode dives into one of the most debated issues in American politics today: how do we ensure elections remain transparent, trustworthy, and accountable to the people?🔥 Topics Covered🔹 Election integrity and public trust in the voting process🔹 Colorado's election system and ongoing transparency debates🔹 The Tina Peters case and Governor Polis' commutation decision🔹 Voting machines, mail ballots, and chain of custody concerns🔹 The role of media in election-related reporting🔹 Mark Cook's nationwide election integrity roadshow🔹 Campaign finance questions and alleged "smurfing" contributions🔹 The 2026 Colorado governor's race and what voters should watch for🔹 Why citizen engagement matters more than ever💥 Key Takeaways✔️ Trust in elections requires transparency and accountability.✔️ Citizens should be able to ask questions without being dismissed or attacked.✔️ Election integrity is not a Republican or Democrat issue—it affects every voter.✔️ Lasting change begins with informed citizens getting involved locally.📍 Upcoming EventMark Cook will be joining Heidi Ganahl and dozens of other speakers at the Rocky Mountain Voice Freedom Festival on June 26-27, where election integrity, freedom, and citizen engagement will be front-and-center topics of discussion.📩 Subscribe to Rocky Mountain Voice for more grassroots news and conversations.🎧 Listen to Unleashed on Spotify, YouTube, Rumble, and your favorite podcast platform.