Arizona Congressional Candidate Says She Was Raped While Fixing Campaign Sign

A Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona says she was raped over the summer while trying to repair a campaign sign. Bernadette Greene-Placentia, who is running in the state's 8th district to try to unseat GOP Rep. Abe Hamadeh, told a local news outlet that she was attacked at around 2 a.m. as she was walking toward a campaign sign in a parking lot in Sun City, north of Phoenix. In this report, ABC News covers the disturbing story of Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona's 8th district, who alleges she was raped while repairing a campaign sign. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in a parking lot in Sun City, north of Phoenix. Greene-Placentia is challenging GOP Rep. Abe Hamadeh. We provide the details of her account, the ongoing investigation, and the reactions from the community and political figures. This story highlights the risks faced by candidates and the importance of safety on the campaign trail. ABC News remains committed to bringing you the latest developments on this case.