Seagal considers Arizona governor tilt

US action-movie star Steven Seagal says he has discussed running for governor of Arizona with the self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America.

Action-movie star Steven Seagal says he is considering a run for Arizona governor.

The Mark for Death actor told KNXV-TV that he is considering a shot at the US state's highest office and has had a talk about the bid with the self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in America.

The 61-year-old made the comments while talking about his newly released reality series Steven Seagal - Lawman: Maricopa County.

Seagal teamed up with Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for the show that was shot in Arizona and airs on cable TV's Reelz Channel.

The martial arts expert is a member of Arpaio's posse, made up of 3000 unpaid civilians. He also has been deputised with sheriff's offices in New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana and says he wants to increase border security.


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