Campaign Events
RNDC Rural Road Tour: Battle Mountain
Join Matthew at the CD2 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from Matthew about his vision for Nevada’s future, the issues facing working families, and why this race matters. Come be part of the conversation and see who’s ready to fight for CD2.
Campaign Training Series
Join Matthew for a Campaign Training Series: Digital Organizing
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Join us for a hands-on training on how to use social media to strengthen your organizing. We’ll talk about the power of digital platforms, how to tell the story of your work online, and how to create authentic, engaging content that helps connect with supporters and mobilize action. Participants will practice crafting posts, sharing messages effectively, and building digital skills they can use in their organizing work right away.
Reno Earth Day
Join Team Fonken for Reno's Earth Day Celebration
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Join us at Reno Earth Day to celebrate sustainability, community, and the fight for a cleaner future. Come connect with neighbors, learn more about protecting our public lands and water, and be part of building a healthier Nevada for the next generation. It’s a day to show up, get involved, and turn environmental values into action.
RNDC Rural Road Tour: Elko
Join Matthew at the CD2 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from Matthew about his vision for Nevada’s future, the issues facing working families, and why this race matters. Come be part of the conversation and see who’s ready to fight for CD2.
RNDC Rural Road Tour: Ely
Join Matthew at the CD2 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from Matthew about his vision for Nevada’s future, the issues facing working families, and why this race matters. Come be part of the conversation and see who’s ready to fight for CD2.
RNDC Rural Road Tour: Eureka
Join Matthew at the CD2 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from Matthew about his vision for Nevada’s future, the issues facing working families, and why this race matters. Come be part of the conversation and see who’s ready to fight for CD2.
RNDC Rural Road Tour: Winnemucca
Join Matthew at the CD2 Candidate Forum
Hear directly from Matthew about his vision for Nevada’s future, the issues facing working families, and why this race matters. Come be part of the conversation and see who’s ready to fight for CD2.
Knock, Call, Win: Sundays
Join Matthew for Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Sunday
By having common-ground conversations with voters about the issues that directly affect them, we can build the people-powered movement it takes to elect a representative like Matthew who will fight for us.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please bring a charged phone for canvassing and a laptop and phone for calling.
Knock, Call, Win: Saturdays
Join Matthew for Knock, Call, Win: Saturdays
By having common-ground conversations with voters about the issues that directly affect them, we can build the people-powered movement it takes to elect a representative like Matthew who will fight for us.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please bring a charged phone for canvassing and a laptop and phone for calling.
Campaign Training Series
Join Matthew for a Campaign Training Series: Personal Story
Join us for Personal Story Training and learn how to turn your lived experience into a powerful organizing tool. In this session, we’ll explore the values and moments that shape your “why,” practice building a story, and strengthen the kinds of conversations that move people to action.
Location: 1465 Terminal Way, Reno, NV 89509
Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Saturdays
Join Matthew for Knock, Call, Win: Saturdays
By having common-ground conversations with voters about the issues that directly affect them, we can build the people-powered movement it takes to elect a representative like Matthew who will fight for us.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please bring a charged phone for canvassing and a laptop and phone for calling.
Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Sunday
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Join Matthew for Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Sunday
By having common-ground conversations with voters about the issues that directly affect them, we can build the people-powered movement it takes to elect a representative like Matthew who will fight for us.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please bring a charged phone for canvassing and a laptop and phone for calling.
We’re looking forward to your support.
2026 Red Dress Social Powwow
Swing by our table at the Red Dress Powwow and meet Matthew. We’re building a people-powered campaign rooted in listening, respect, and showing up for community. Come say hello, grab campaign info, and talk with us about the future we want to build together.
No Kings March 3.0
We’re not just watching history - We’re making it.
Are you ready to take your place in history and be a part in the largest protest that’s ever happened in the United States? On March 28, join Indivisible Northern NV, ACLU Nevada, Our Center, 50501 NNV, Northern NV Central Labor Council, Biggest Little Action Group, Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter, PLAN, Third Act Nevada and La Casa de Elvira for a march and rally in Downtown Reno.
Northern Nevada Huddle
Join us as Matthew speaks to the Northern Nevada Huddle. Location to be announced.
Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Kickoff
Join Matthew for a Knock, Call, Win: People-Powered Kickoff and help launch our campaign’s voter outreach effort. This is how we build a people-powered movement: by talking directly with everyday working Nevadans at their doors and on the phone. Come be part of the first push.
Shift 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Provided: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bring a charged phone for canvassing, plus a laptop or phone for calling.
We’re looking forward to having you on the team.
Candidate Filing with the Nevada Secretary of State
Celebrate with us as Matthew officially files his candidacy with the State of Nevada!
Carson City Democrats Meeting
Matthew Fonken speaks at tonight’s meeting of the Carson City Democrats.
South Washoe Dems District 2 Candidate Forum
Hear from candidates running in Nevada’s Second District, including Matthew Fonken.