Incumbent Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio raised $457,000 from Aug. 9 through Sept. 17 and had $3.8 million in his re-election campaign fund at the end of the period.
PHOENIX (AP/CBS5) -
Republican Joe Arpaio remains the leader in fundraising in the race for Maricopa County sheriff.
The Republican incumbent raised $457,000 from Aug. 9 through Sept. 17 and had $3.8 million in his re-election campaign fund at the end of the period.
The campaign for Democrat Paul Penzone said it raised $138,000 during that period and finished with $114,000 left over.
Independent Mike Stauffer pulled in more than $1,000 in contributions and had $315 at the end of the period.
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