Donations made to political groups or candidates must be disclosed under state law for greater transparency in elections according to Utah's campaign finance code. While Congress created the Federal Election Commission to oversee federal elections in 1974, each state is left to regulate its local elections. The Government Accountability Office reviews current campaign finance law and makes recommendations for how to keep the laws relevant.
Top second-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends for Chris Stewart, Inc. | Chris Stewart | $72,200 |
| Romney for Utah Inc | Willard Mitt Romney | $7,900 |
| Hatch Election Committee Inc | Orrin G. Hatch | $5,200 |
| Jaymac for Congress | Jay Mcfarland | $2,800 |
| Burkett for Utah | Mary Burkett | $2,050 |
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