Bernadette Greene-Placentia

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, reported being raped by two men while repairing campaign signs at 2 a.m. on an early August morning.

“Two men snuck up behind her, hit her over the head, and raped her.”

Sexual Violence Impact

Nearly every woman experiences a heart-pounding moment of fear for sexual violence, affecting how they move through the world and make decisions.

One in Five Women

One in five American women will either be raped in their lifetime or survive an attempted rape, with close to five in five fearing sexual violence.

Young Women and Abortion

Young women, the group most at risk for sexual violence, are also the country’s most pro-choice voters due to pregnancy concerns and abortion opponents criminalizing the procedure.

MAGA Incumbent's Stance

MAGA incumbent Abe Hamadeh previously supported prosecuting abortion providers under Arizona law with no exceptions for rape or incest.

Women in Conservative Movement

Many women in the conservative movement are realizing they are not exceptions to the MAGA woman-hating rule despite their political leanings.

Political Representation

Women’s unique life experiences, including pregnancy and vulnerability to sexual violence, shape how they understand politics and policy, making representative legislatures essential.

Consequence

Greene-Placentia’s public account of sexual assault underscores the need for more female legislators to address women’s safety and rights.