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Matthew Cavanaugh
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Matthew Cavanaugh is an Independent candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Colorado's 5th District in 2026. Cavanaugh advanced to the general election. Cavanaugh has raised $138K this cycle according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Likely R.
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Fundraising Snapshot
$138K
Total Contributions
$159K
Spent
$6K
Cash on Hand
Where the money comes from
Individual $131K (95%)
PAC $7K (5%)
What do these terms mean?
- Total Contributions — Money contributed directly by individuals, PACs, and party committees.
- Individual — Contributions from individual people, including small-dollar donations under $200.
- PAC — Contributions from Political Action Committees (organizations that pool donations).
- Party — Contributions from Democratic or Republican party committees.
- Other — Remaining contributions not categorized above.
- Transfers In — Money moved from the candidate's other campaign committees (e.g., a House campaign fund transferred to a Senate campaign). Not a new contribution.
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As of June 2026
Why this race matters: Colorado Springs. Moved from Safe R to Likely R Jan 2026.
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