New ‘dark money’ group spent big on Phil Lyman’s campaign for Utah governor

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New ‘dark money’ group spent big on Phil Lyman’s campaign for Utah governor

Incumbent Republican Spencer Cox’s campaign is sitting on nearly $1 million despite raising less than Democrat Brian King during the first months of the year. Republican challenger Phil Lyman also massively outraised Cox, but the source of those funds is raising some eyebrows among campaign finance watchdogs.