Endorsements & Distinctions
A Growing Coalition for Working Nevada
Matthew Fonken is proud to have the support of organizations, elected leaders, educators, organizers, health advocates, veterans, Indigenous leaders, and community voices across Nevada. This campaign is not built by insiders or corporate power. It is powered by people and institutions that believe working Nevadans deserve a fighter in Congress.
Organizations
Able Dems PAC - supporting Matthew’s longstanding work with the disability community and his commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and disability-focused policy.
Take BAC Congress PAC - supporting candidates who back congressional accountability, anti-corruption reform, and getting corporate influence out of politics.
Courage For Democracy PAC - supporting candidates advocating for impeachment.
Mental Health Now - a distinction for candidates that have committed to use their elected office to better mental health in America.
Mom’s Demand Action - a distinction for candidates that advocate for gun violence prevention and will govern with gun safety in mind.
Elected Officials
Edgar Flores, Nevada State Senator
Tick Segerblom, Clark County Commissioner, District E
Community Leaders
Ben Albrecht, activist in Reno
Vance Alm, physician in Reno
Bridgett Blaque, English professor at TMCC
Gigi Brisbane, activist in Reno
Gary Cardinal, attorney in Reno
Cheryl Chaundron, activist in Reno
Kelly Clark, cyclist and pedestrian activist and environmentalist in Carson City
Becky Cohen, activist in Reno
Holli Davidson, retired educator at WCSD
Adrienne Feemster Cobb, Reno community leader
Ruth Flack, activist in Reno
Ed Good, retired IUE-CWA union leader in Reno
Gwen Hunter, activist in Reno
Autumn Harry, Indigenous community leader
Beverly Harry, Indigenous community leader
Natalie Henriques, community organizer in Reno
Ruth Hilty, activist in Reno
Sarah Horsman, activist in Reno
Bill Howe, Washoe Volunteer Firefighter
Heidi Howe, retired Captain at WCSO
Davene “Durb” Kaplan, activist in Reno
Bob Keller, professional engineer in Douglas County
Zach Khan, community organizer in Reno
Clint Koble, former Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency and CD2 nominee
JoAnn Koppang, activist in Reno
Mercedes Krause, educator and administrator in Mineral County, former CD2 nominee
Vivian Leal, healthcare advocate in Reno
Ian Ludnin, activist in Carson City
Sarah Mahler, veterinarian, former Chair of Washoe Dems
Jake Matthews, community organizer in Reno
Laura Matthews, educator at WCSD
JoAnne McCarthy, activist in Reno
Yolanda McLean, activist in Reno
Bill McLean, activist in Reno
Sean McNally, photographer in Carson City
Ed Miller, retired defense attorney in Reno
Laura Minotti, board member of Reno Assistance League
Ben Purves, Reno community member
Joe Reading, activist in Reno
Sherree Rosevear, Air Force veteran in Lyon County
Judi Rought, certified management accountant in Reno
Tony Shafton, author and independent scholar in Reno
Funmi Sheddy, educator in Lyon County
Rebekah Stetson, ecosystem health consultant in Reno
Terry Ann Stone, retired educator at WCSD
Claudette Thompson, retired Nevada State employee in Carson City
Kathleen Watty, retired educator and administrator at WCSD
Ed Winchester, activist in Reno
Kay Winchester, activist in Reno
Joan Winkler, activist in Reno