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Top first-quarter campaign contribution recipients
| Campaign Committee | Candidate | Amount | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Mike Lee Inc | Mike Lee | $490,496 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Burgess 4 Utah | Burgess Owens | $295,075 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Friends for Chris Stewart, Inc. | Chris Stewart | $61,150 | North Salt Lake, UT |
| Romney for Utah Inc | Willard Mitt Romney | $46,557 | Orem, UT |
| Curtis for Congress | John Curtis | $40,800 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Blake Moore for Congress | Blake Moore | $35,850 | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Evan Barlow for Senate | Evan Barlow | $17 | Pleasant View, UT |
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