Corroon's fund raising is also distinguished — as it has been in the past — by large contributions from out-of-town businesses and individuals. Perhaps the most interesting is a $5,000 contribution from the Vermont-based Democracy for America, which grew out of Howard Dean's failed presidential bid.

Dean is Corroon's first cousin.

All of Workman's money, which has so far bought several radio spots and, most recently, a controversial television ad in which people on the street defend Workman against her legal troubles, hasn't kept her support from melting away in the face of the charges. A Deseret Morning News/KSL poll conducted last week showed Corroon with 43 percent support, Cook with 20 percent and Workman with 12 percent.

Salt Lake County Republican Party Chairwoman Tiani Coleman said those numbers would improve.

"She's hit bottom," she said. "There's no place to go but up."

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