KTAR NEWS
June 15, 2026
Two democrats debate in bid to unseat Rep. Abe Hamadeh in AZ’s 8th Congressional District.
A former long-haul truck driver and an Army veteran faced off Monday night in the Democratic primary debate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, each making the case they are best positioned to unseat freshman Rep. Abe Hamadeh in the November general election.
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AZ New Times
April 4, 2026
Arizona candidate makes AI show tune about ICE’s Surprise facility
How much do you like musical theater? ICE? AI? The answers will determine how much you like this song.
By Morgan Fischer
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PRESS RELEASE
August 26, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BERNADETTE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
Bernadette Greene Placentia Launches Campaign for Congress in Arizona’s 8th District on Women’s Equality Day
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STATE PRESS
August 4, 2025
TOUR SEEKS TO MOBILIZE DEMOCRATS AGAINST ARIZONA REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVES
Greene-Placentia, who attended the rally, said Hamadeh’s values did not align with those of his voters. Greene-Placentia said federal cuts to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and food assistance programs would especially hurt that district, which includes ASU’s West Valley campus.
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The Atlantic
Jun 10, 2024
The Most American City
The professional class has lost so much trust among low-income voters that a Democratic candidate has to be able to say: “I don’t despise you. I talk like you, I shop like you - I’m one of you.” This was the approach of Bernadette Greene Placentia.
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Alliance Times
November 8, 2023
Former Alliance Resident Launches Campaign for Congress in Arizona
Bernadette Greene Placentia, a veteran long-haul truck driver with over 26 years of experience, officially announced her candidacy for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, offering a unique perspective and a commitment to represent the people’s voices.
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