Biography
MatthewWilliam Fonken serves as the U.S. Representative for Nevada's 2nd congressional district, representing the Democratic Party in the United States House of Representatives.
Information regarding Fonken's professional background, prior political offices, education, and military service is not currently available.
NV SOS Aurora records show Matthew William Fonken has reported $27,970 in cumulative campaign contributions across 14 filings1.
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filings for Matthew William Fonken — https://www.nvsos.gov/SoSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx?type=cefd&candidateId= (accessed 2026-06-24).
Electoral history
| Year | Type | Office | Result | Vote % | Opponents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | General | H | Lost [source] | — | — |
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures.
| Total raised | $27,970 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 14 |
| Total spent | $4,000 |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 0.14 (banking cash) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: federal peers (n=283).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $27,970 | peer median $38,985 | 28% below the office-level median |
| Total spent | $4,000 | peer median $9,963 | 60% below the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| Bluewaveamerica | $5,000 | 1 |
| Able Dems Pac | $1,000 | 1 |
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References
- FEC bulk data — candidate H6NV02297 (FONKEN, MATTHEW WILLIAM) (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-05-17]
- Nevada Campaign Contributions — federal page (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-05-17]