Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s re-election campaign announced that the Elect Sheriff Joe Arpaio committee raised more than $3.5 million in the last twelve months, setting another record for a county race. As a result, Arpaio says he is considering a run for governor.
Arpaio was re-elected to a sixth term in November 2012.
Arpaio’s committee collected over 78,000 contributions, totaling $3,550,100.87. Based on these figures, the average contribution was approximately $45.00.
The majority (99.5%) of the contributions received were under the old limits of $450 per person before the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the new limits of $5,000 per person.
Arpaio said, “I am so grateful for the outpouring of support from so many generous people. It emboldens me to know that my supporters are there for me, especially when faced with a recall election and being maliciously targeted by the federal government just for doing my job.”
He continued, “Every four years, my supporters encourage me to run for Governor. Based on these fundraising numbers and knowing I could be competitive, I will have to give it serious consideration.”