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Mad dash to replace Eric Swalwell as four top contenders throw their hats in the ring
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CA-14 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · CA-14 (D)
Matt Ortega
Matt Ortega ran in the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary for California’s 14th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · CA-14 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (1.7%)
- Raised
- $38K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $38K
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Matt Ortega at a glance
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Matt Ortega’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $38K
- CASH ON HAND
- $0
- SPENT
- $38K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $33K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Kinon, JenniferChampions Design · DESIGNER$1K
Gaffney, DylanHealth Plans At H1 · VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCT$1K
Stoneman, KyleScience Corporation · SOFTWARE ENGINEER$1K
Hawkins, AlisonTattersalls Estate Management · COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE$1K
Kotchmar, RichardKintetic21, LLC · CONSULTANT$1K
Bati, TesfayeN/A · NOT EMPLOYED$1K
Mason, TravisAkute Technologies · EXECUTIVE$1K
Veldhuizen, LindaN/A · NOT EMPLOYED$1K
Grant, DanielCovington & Burling, Llp · ATTORNEY$1K
Jaikumar, ArjunCommonwealth Of Massachusetts · ATTORNEY$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$29K
Administrative$6K
Advertising$3K
Contributions$2K
Fundraising$1K
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Matt Ortega interview: California 14th Congressional District
Ortega answered questions about his priorities and policy positions as a candidate for Congress.
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Mad dash to replace Eric Swalwell as four top contenders throw their hats in the ring
Ortega is one of four contenders profiled in the race to replace Swalwell.
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