Solomon Peña
Solomon Peña is a former Republican political candidate from New Mexico who was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for his involvement in a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers. Following his loss in the 2022 election, Peña engaged in violent acts aimed at intimidating officials who he believed had contributed to his defeat, reflecting a troubling trend of political violence in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
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Solomon Peña was convicted of 13 felony charges earlier this year after he orchestrated the attacks in Albuquerque, New Mexico just weeks after his defeat in November 2022.
Former GOP candidate gets 80 years in prison for shootings at Democrats' homes
United States· 2025-08-14
Solomon Peña was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers.
Solomon Peña: Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years for convictions in shootings at officials’ homesUnited States· 2025-08-14
