2026 Elections · Arizona

Arizona's 8th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Arizona congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Arizona's 8th Congressional District in 2026?

Abraham Hamadeh (Republican) and Bernadette Greene Placentia (Democratic).

  • Abraham HamadehRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Abraham Hamadeh's sponsored bills →
  • Bernadette Greene PlacentiaDemocratic✓ Verified
    $237K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Abraham Hamadeh votes yea on bills supporting technology use and financial protections, and supports strong border security as a national security issue, voting for border security acts but against a national emergency resolution 134. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports lowering costs for families by promoting good-paying jobs and strengthening small businesses, and advocates securing borders with modern technology and an earned pathway to citizenship 25.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAbraham HamadehRepublicanBernadette Greene PlacentiaDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Hamadeh votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Greene-Placentia supports lowering costs for families by promoting good-paying jobs, strengthening small businesses, and enacting practical policies to grow the economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Abraham Hamadeh votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 1. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports lowering costs for families by promoting good-paying jobs, strengthening small businesses, and enacting practical policies to grow the economy 2.
Healthcare

Hamadeh supports increased funding for VA hospitals and addressing mental health issues among veterans to ensure proper healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hamadeh votes yea on bills improving rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering health premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Hamadeh supports strong border security, prioritizing resources to end illegal crossings and crimes, and defends the border as a matter of national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hamadeh votes yea on acts supporting border security, DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Greene-Placentia supports securing borders with modern technology and adequate staffing, cracking down on trafficking and crime, and creating a fair immigration process with an earned pathway to citizenship.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Abraham Hamadeh supports strong border security and prioritizing resources to end illegal crossings and crimes, viewing border defense as a national security issue 1. He votes in favor of acts supporting border security, the Department of Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes against a national emergency resolution 2. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports securing borders with modern technology and adequate staffing, cracking down on trafficking and crime, and establishing a fair immigration process with an earned pathway to citizenship 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Hamadeh supports fighting the fentanyl crisis by reclassifying fentanyl as a dangerous drug to enable harsher punishments for traffickers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hamadeh votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Greene-Placentia supports securing the border without sacrificing humanity, focusing on solutions that work in the real world to keep communities safe.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Abraham Hamadeh supports fighting the fentanyl crisis by reclassifying fentanyl as a dangerous drug to enable harsher punishments for traffickers 1. He votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 2. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports securing the border without sacrificing humanity, focusing on solutions that work in the real world to keep communities safe 3.
Abortion

Hamadeh is pro-life, opposing abortion with little to no restrictions and advocating for support for young mothers, adoption, and pregnancy centers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Hamadeh calls for government fiscal discipline to reduce overspending and protect future generations from debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hamadeh votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Greene-Placentia supports fighting inflation with practical, fiscally responsible solutions that prioritize working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Abraham Hamadeh advocates for government fiscal discipline to reduce overspending and protect future generations from debt 1. He has voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations 2. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports addressing inflation through practical, fiscally responsible solutions that prioritize working families 3.
Energy & Environment

Hamadeh votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Greene-Placentia supports protecting Arizona’s water resources, keeping air clean, safeguarding public lands, and investing in responsible energy innovation that creates jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Abraham Hamadeh voted in favor of disapproving an EPA rule, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted against diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts 1. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports protecting Arizona’s water resources, maintaining clean air, safeguarding public lands, and investing in responsible energy innovation that creates jobs 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Hamadeh supports promoting peace through strength, backing Trump’s sanctions, and rebuilding strategic petroleum reserves to maintain America’s global power.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Hamadeh votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming, and nay on FISA amendments extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Abraham Hamadeh votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports lowering costs for families by promoting good-paying jobs, strengthening small businesses, and enacting practical policies to grow the economy.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Abraham Hamadeh supports strong border security and prioritizing resources to end illegal crossings and crimes, viewing border defense as a national security issue. He votes in favor of acts supporting border security, the Department of Homeland Security, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes against a national emergency resolution. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports securing borders with modern technology and adequate staffing, cracking down on trafficking and crime, and establishing a fair immigration process with an earned pathway to citizenship.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Abraham Hamadeh supports fighting the fentanyl crisis by reclassifying fentanyl as a dangerous drug to enable harsher punishments for traffickers. He votes yea on acts enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy in purchases, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports securing the border without sacrificing humanity, focusing on solutions that work in the real world to keep communities safe.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Abraham Hamadeh advocates for government fiscal discipline to reduce overspending and protect future generations from debt. He has voted in favor of tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and agriculture and national security appropriations. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports addressing inflation through practical, fiscally responsible solutions that prioritize working families.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Abraham Hamadeh voted in favor of disapproving an EPA rule, battlefield protection, and the HEATS Act, but voted against diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts. Bernadette Greene Placentia supports protecting Arizona’s water resources, maintaining clean air, safeguarding public lands, and investing in responsible energy innovation that creates jobs.