Arizona House Candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia Details August Rape During Campaign Sign Repair
Democratic candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia publicly disclosed that she was raped by two men on August 14 while repairing campaign signs in Sun City, Arizona. She reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on August 31, nearly two weeks later. The attack occurred late at night in a parking lot, where she was struck on the head and assaulted. Greene-Placentia, a former long-haul trucker, stated she came forward to support other survivors. Her opponent, Rep. Abe Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation, while some Arizona Republicans remained silent. The district is solidly Republican, and the incident has raised concerns about political violence and safety for candidates.
