Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while fixing campaign sign

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic candidate running for Congress in Arizona's 8th District, reported being raped while repairing campaign signs near Sun City around 2 AM on August 14. She was struck over the head and found herself being raped by an attacker; another man also approached but left after she kicked him, muttering "not even worth it." Greene-Placentia reported the incident to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office two weeks later on August 31.

Greene-Placentia often repaired signs at night to avoid daytime heat and traffic. The sheriff's office confirmed receiving her report but declined further comment due to an ongoing investigation. She believes the attack may have been politically motivated, though she is unsure about hearing derogatory slurs like "Democratic b---h" during the assault.

This incident highlights the risks faced by political figures while conducting campaign activities and underscores issues of women's safety in public spaces.