The number of Utahns vying to be the next governor continues to grow with additions this month of former Utah Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright and former Utah House Speaker Greg Hughes to an already crowded field.
And campaign disclosure forms filed with the state elections office show those candidates are being fueled by donations small, large and very large — and in a couple of cases their own wallets, ahead of primary elections in June.
Provo businessman Jeff Burningham has received more than $1.5 million in contributions, according to his campaign disclosures.