There are 9 days until the Utah Republican and Democratic state conventions, 75 days until the Utah Republican Presidential Caucuses, 208 days until the 2012 election and 291 days until the start of the 2013 legislative session.

The Republican candidates for Utah's 4th Congressional district argue over who has the better fundraising numbers [Tribune].

The Republican challengers for governor tee off on Gary Herbert during a debate [Tribune, Deseret News, Fox 13].

The two Democrats running for U.S. Senate face off in a debate. Both Pete Ashdown and Scott Howell say they can defeat Orrin Hatch [Tribune, Fox 13].

Dan Liljenquist defeats Orrin Hatch...among members of the Utah State Senate [Tribune].

The two Democrats running for Salt Lake County Mayor have raised more money their their Republican counterparts combined [Tribune].

City Weekly digs into the SLCO Mayor's race between Ben McAdams and Ross Romero [City Weekly].

Utah education officials make a $25 million error in school funding calculations [Tribune, Fox 13, Deseret News].

Gov. Herbert calls for a statewide audit of the state's data systems following a security breach at the Utah Department of Health [Tribune, Deseret News].

Newt Gingrich's campaign says the bounced check for his Utah ballot filing fee was a mistake that they are rectifying [Tribune].

A political consultant is suing Congressional candidate Jason Buck over unpaid bills [Tribune].

A Republican candidate in Utah House District 52 is the wife of accused Ponzi scheme swindler Rick Koerber [Tribune]. 

Another day, another damaging audit of DABC could be on the way [ABC 4].