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Bernadette Greene Placentia is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Arizona's 8th Congressional District, having defeated Raymond Keeler in the July 21, 2026 primary. A former long-haul truck driver and small-fleet trucking company owner with 27 years in the transportation industry, she also worked as a campaign manager for multiple political campaigns. Her campaign emphasizes working-class issues, healthcare affordability, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and border security.

Positions on Key Issues

Healthcare

Bernadette Greene Placentia says she would make healthcare more affordable, transparent, and accessible; protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions; expand care in underserved and rural communities; require clear prices before billing; and support cost reductions that preserve quality. She also supports gradually lowering Medicare eligibility age, strengthening Medicare, lowering prescription-drug costs through negotiations, and protecting emergency medical care and contraception access.

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Background

Career History

Owner
Small-fleet trucking company

Retired owner of a small-fleet trucking company after 27 years as a long-haul truck driver.

Campaign Manager
Multiple political campaigns

Managed campaigns for various political candidates

Long-haul truck driver
Transportation industry

Solo long-haul truck driver for 27 years, logging more than four million miles, before retiring from the industry.

Education

University of Arizona Unknown (attended)

Top Donors

Raised approximately $209,358 in the 2025–2026 cycle through March 31, 2026, almost entirely from individual contributions ($209,258), with no PAC money and only $100 from party committees. More than $165,000 came in small-dollar (unitemized) donations, reflecting a grassroots campaign. FEC data shows $190,394 cash on hand as of the March 2026 filing.

Voting Record

Has never held legislative office. She is a former long-haul truck driver and small-fleet trucking company owner with 27 years of experience, and has worked as a campaign manager for multiple political campaigns. Her campaign platform emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare, supporting veterans and public schools, securing the border 'without sacrificing our humanity,' and raising the federal minimum wage to $15–$20 per hour.

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