Posted: May 12, 2012 8:34 PM PDT Updated: May 12, 2012 8:35 PM PDT
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PHOENIX (KSAZ) -

Despite a federal lawsuit accusing Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio of abusing his power, he's showing that he's still popular with voters.

The self-proclaimed Toughest Sheriff in America is running for re-election this year.

So far -- his campaign has collected more than $3.4 million in donations.

On Thursday -- the Justice Department sued Arpaio -- claiming his office racially profiles Latinos.

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