AZ · Candidate
Bernadette Greene Placentia
DCandidate
On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: U.S. House · Arizona's 8th District
Biography
Bernadette Greene Placentia is the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 8th Congressional District. Born in Galesburg, Illinois, she describes herself as a former long-haul truck driver and small-fleet owner who later managed campaigns for other candidates. She won the July 2026 Democratic primary and says she is running as a non-professional politician.[1][2]
Greene Placentia was born in Galesburg, Illinois, and attended the University of Arizona.[1] She describes a trucking career of more than 27 years and 3.5 million miles as a long-haul driver and small fleet and small business owner, and says that career ended because of economic conditions she attributes to "Bidenomics."[2] Afterward she worked as a campaign manager for multiple candidates, according to her Candidate Connection survey.[2]
Greene Placentia describes herself as a pro-choice, pro-union, life-long gun owner and "Conservative Democrat" who is not a professional politician.[2] She won the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for Arizona's 8th District, defeating Raymond Keeler 65.7% to 34.3%, and will face Republican incumbent Abraham Hamadeh in the general election.[1][3]
- 1.Bernadette Greene Placentia · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Bernadette Greene Placentia — Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2025-01-01 Candidate's own words
- 3.Abraham Hamadeh · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
