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Matthew Fonken

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Nevada

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Democrat

Matthew Fonken

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Nevada

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NV-02 Democratic nominee?

$54.9K

JUN 10, 2026

Primary Election

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Live Odds — NV-02 Democratic nominee?

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0.1%chance to win

$54.9K

JUN 10, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current rolePolitical organizer

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationNevada

BackgroundPolitical organizer

Notable personal detailsMatthew William Fonken is a Democratic political organizer who ran for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described his work as including presidential and issue advocacy campaigns, Affordable Care Act advocacy, legislative work across multiple Nevada legislative sessions, service as executive director of the Nevada State Democratic Party, and rural organizing as national field director for Blue Wave America.

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fec.gov disclosures-clerk.house.gov fonkenfornevada.com washoecounty.gov nvdems.com docquery.fec.gov lookup.boe.ohio.gov churchillcountynv.gov apps.npr.org ballotready.org en.wikipedia.org delcopa.gov developer.ballotpedia.org burlingtoncountynj.gov thegreenpapers.com usvotefoundation.org efoservices.fec.gov arxiv.org reddit.com ourtownreno.com kolotv.com nevadanewsandviews.com thenevadaindependent.com democracyinaction.us bluevoterguide.org politics1.com nvgov2026.org nevadacurrent.com ktnv.com archive.leg.state.nv.us adc-tenbox-prod.imgix.net instagram.com ballotpedia.org nevadaappeal.com thisisreno.com mynews4.com facebook.com wikidata.org govinfo.gov fr.wikipedia.org donate.ballotpedia.org house.gov ziplook.house.gov amodei.house.gov westerncaucus.house.gov

Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare, opposing repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and prioritizing improved rural access and affordability for residents of Nevada’s 2nd District.

Immigration & Border

The candidate has publicly advocated for immigration rights and supports policies framed around protecting immigrants and asylum access while running as a Democratic congressional candidate. His campaign and press coverage identify immigration rights as one of the issues he has advocated for.

Climate & Energy

Supports protecting and responsibly managing public lands and water and has advocated for environmental issues as part of his campaign platform. Emphasizes safeguarding public lands and expanding protections while running on Democratic priorities that include environmental stewardship.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports measures to prevent gun violence and has advocated for gun violence prevention as part of his campaign priorities.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Matthew Fonken is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 Nevada election cycle, but the provided summaries do not give much direct detail about his own campaign. The coverage mainly centers on Nevada’s crowded primary landscape, including competitive races for governor, attorney general, and congressional seats. Overall, the picture is that he is part of a broader set of contests drawing attention in Nevada, though his specific role is unclear from these reports.

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