Thursday, September 10, 2009, 2:17pm MST |
Modified: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 5:15pm
2010 Arizona ballot could include anti-immigrant slate
by Mike Sunnucks
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There could be an anti-immigration slate of candidates running for key elected posts in the 2010 elections.

State Sen. Russell Pearce, R-Mesa, said he would be interested in running for Maricopa County Sheriff if Joe Arpaio opts to run for governor next year.

Pearce has been a main advocate of hard-line immigration policies, including punishing businesses that hire undocumented workers and denying state services to illegal immigrants.

“First of all Sheriff Joe’s doing what Arizona and America need most: enforcing our laws and the best job in town. If he chose to run for governor, I certainly would give serious consideration to running for sheriff,â€