The Nevada Independent
Democrats have never won Northern Nevada's 2nd District. These candidates think they can.
Fonken is presenting his organizing background and endorsements as he seeks the Democratic nomination.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NV-2 (D)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · NV-2 (D)
Matthew Fonken
Matthew Fonken ran in the June 9, 2026 Democratic primary for Nevada’s 2nd district and did not advance.
- Party
- Democrat
- Ran for
- U.S. House · NV-2 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (6.2%)
- Raised
- $92K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $92K
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Matthew Fonken at a glance
NET READER RATING
COVERAGE MIX · 3 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NET2026 election: Nevada’s 2nd District
THE 2026 RACE
David FlippoREP$2.2M raised
Teresa Benitez-ThompsonDEM$257K raised
Lynn ChapmanINDEPENDENT AMERICAN
Matthew Fonken’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $92K
- CASH ON HAND
- $45
- SPENT
- $92K
- DEBT
- $22K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $71K · 92.2%
- PACs
- $6K · 7.8%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Mccarthy, JoanneN/A · RETIRED$7K
Leal, VivianN/A · RETIRED$6K
Mohiuddin, CynthiaN/A · ATTORNEY$4K
Fonken, LowellN/A · RETIRED$4K
Scire, JohnN/A · NOT EMPLOYED$4K
Watty, KathleenN/A · RETIRED$3K
Rieske, JeffreyZs Associates · CONSULTANT$3K
Sperka, TwylahSelf · VETERINARIAN$2K
Hardy, LewisZayo · CUSTOMER SERVICE$1K
Smith, LelandRetired · N/A$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$69K
Administrative$9K
Advertising$8K
Refunds$2K
Materials$231
Coverage
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The Nevada Independent · 8 MIN READ
Democrats have never won Northern Nevada's 2nd District. These candidates think they can.
Fonken is presenting his organizing background and endorsements as he seeks the Democratic nomination.
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