Who defeated Arpaio in the 2016 Maricopa County Sheriff elections?
Paul Penzone
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Answer
In the 2016 Maricopa County Sheriff elections, Paul Penzone defeated Joe Arpaio, who had held the position for 24 years. Penzone's victory was seen as a major upset, as Arpaio was a controversial figure who had been accused of racial profiling and other misconduct. Penzone campaigned on a platform of reform, promising to improve relations between the sheriff's office and the community.
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