Spencer Cox, Sean Reyes report big fundraising advantage over their Democratic challengers

The scales are tipped in favor of Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who commands about 10 times the campaign cash of his opponent, Democrat Chris Peterson, in Utah’s governor’s race.In the days before ballots begin to go out, Cox is reporting a bank balance of more than $500,000, while Peterson has about $52,000. The imbalance reflects the uphill climb Democrats have in pursuing statewide office. Republicans have held the governor’s mansion for nearly four decades.But Peterson says he&rsqu