Flake donates to Democrat running for reelection against ‘Sheriff Joe’ Arpaio

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Former Republican Sen. Jeff Flake contributed to the Democratic sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona. Paul Penzone, 52, is facing a challenge from former sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Flake tweeted a photo of a check he sent to Penzone’s campaign for $100 and he wrote “County over Party” on the memo line. Penzone, who won his seat in 2016, defeated Arpaio in that race after losing to him in 2012.

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