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A former Republican candidate in New Mexico, Solomon Peña, was sentenced to 80 years in prison for orchestrating drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials following his loss in the 2020 election. Peña targeted officials who held opposing views, aiming to intimidate them and disrupt political participation. Prosecutors described the shootings as a result of Peña's belief in a "rigged" election.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff