NV-02 Democratic nominee?
2dFonken’s contract has rebounded sharply from near 4% to about 30% in the past day, making him a meaningful live alternative behind Teresa Benitez-Thompson as Nevada votes in the June 9 primary.
4%26%
NV-02 Democratic nominee?
$54.9K
JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNevada
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BackgroundPolitical organizer
EducationUniversity of Arkansas (studied Civil Engineering; Hospitality and Restaurant Management)
Notable personal detailsMatthew William Fonken is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a political organizer and served as executive director of the Nevada State Democratic Party, and later worked with Blue Wave America in a national field leadership role. His campaign emphasizes healthcare access, economic relief for working families, and public-lands protection.
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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.
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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 Insights
NV-02 Democratic nominee?
2dFonken’s contract jumped to about 30%, a big one-hour repricing that keeps him relevant if late primary turnout or vote-splitting narrows Teresa Benitez-Thompson’s path.
4%50%
NV-02 Democratic nominee?
6dFonken’s contract jumped from 0% to 30% in the last hour, keeping him a live secondary contender in the Nevada 2 Democratic primary as the June 9 vote approaches.
30%30%
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$71.5K
$53.6K
$35.7K
$17.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$71.5K
$5.0K
$66.5K
$3.9K
Source: FEC
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