Arizona congressional candidate reports rape while repairing campaign signs
October 8, 2026 / 4:54 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia reported being raped in August.
- The assault allegedly occurred while she was repairing a campaign sign at night in Sun City, Arizona.
- Greene-Placentia told police she was hit, lost consciousness, and was then sexually assaulted by two men.
- She recalled one of the assailants saying "Democratic b*****."
- A police report was filed with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Greene-Placentia stated she is sharing her story to help other survivors.
- Her opponent, Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh, called for a thorough investigation.