Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate in New Mexico, has been sentenced to 80 years in prison for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his election loss. Peña was convicted of multiple counts related to these violent acts, which prosecutors characterized as politically motivated. The court emphasized the need to deter such egregious behavior, with discussions around a potential 90-year sentence highlighting the seriousness of the crimes committed against elected officials.