Solomon Peña

Solomon Peña
Solomon Peña
Born	April 1983 (age 42); California, U.S.
Alma mater	University of New Mexico
Political party	Republican
Criminal status	Incarcerated at USP Atwater
Criminal charge	Receipt, transportation or possession of a firearm or destructive device by certain persons; Shooting at dwelling or occupied building (no great bodily harm); Shooting at or from a motor vehicle (no great bodily harm); Aggravated assault (deadly weapon); Conspiracy to commit a felony; Unlawful criminal solicitation;
Penalty	80 years in prison
Details
Victims	Adriann Barboa; Javier Martínez; Debbie O'Malley; Linda M. Lopez; Possible other victims:; Raúl Torrez; Moe Maestas;
Date	December 4, 2022; January 3 or 5, 2023;
State	New Mexico
Target	Local Democratic politicians
Website	https://solomonpena.com/

Solomon Peña (born April 1983) is an American political candidate who was the Republican nominee for the 14th district of the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2022. He attracted national attention when he was arrested on January 16, 2023, for hiring men to shoot at various Democratic politicians in response to his loss in the November election, for which he was convicted in March 2025. On August 13, 2025, Peña was sentenced to 80 years in prison.