Who succeeded Joe Arpaio as the Sheriff of Maricopa County in 2016?
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Paul Penzone
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Paul Penzone succeeded Joe Arpaio as the Sheriff of Maricopa County in 2016. Penzone, a Democrat and a former Phoenix City Councilman, defeated Arpaio, who had been the sheriff for 24 years. Arpaio's controversial tenure as sheriff included a focus on immigration enforcement. Penzone, who promised to reform the sheriff's department, won with a 56% majority.
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