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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Nevada District 3

Marty O'Donnell

Republican

Marty O'Donnell is a retired composer best known for scoring the Halo video game series, and he won the June 2026 Republican primary after a fourth-place finish in the 2024 primary for the same seat. His campaign centers on families and small businesses, border security, protecting workers as automation and AI grow, and reducing federal spending and debt.

Current or most recent role
Retired video game composer; co-founder, Highwire Games
Campaign website
martyforcongress.vote

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says his campaign is about "Nevada families, small businesses, and building a secure future."[1]
  • Says he is not accepting corporate PAC money and is building a grassroots campaign.[1]
  • Says he wants to "bring sanity back to Congress" and stop government from being "an impediment to our families."[2]

Background

  • Co-founder and co-owner, Highwire Games · 2015–present[2],[4]
  • Audio Director and Composer (Halo series, Destiny), Bungie · 2000–2014[2],[4]
  • Co-founder, commercial music and sound production company, O'Donnell/Salvatori Inc. (TotalAudio), Chicago · 1980s–2000[2],[4]
  • Republican candidate for U.S. House, Nevada District 3 (fourth in primary) · 2024[5]

Education

  • Master of Music, Composition, University of Southern California[2],[4]
  • Bachelor of Music, Wheaton College (Illinois)[4]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Says he would balance investment in automation and AI with protections for American workers' ability to earn a living.[3]
  • Immigration
    Supports continued border infrastructure, removing incentives for illegal immigration and targeting human and drug trafficking.[3]
  • Budget & Spending
    Says he would prioritize, delay or cut federal spending while protecting the social safety net, and work toward a balanced budget.[3]
  • Small Business
    Says the middle class and small businesses have lost ground and pledges to limit government interference so one job can support a family.[3]

Voting record

Marty O'Donnell has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“I'm not accepting Corporate PAC dollars. My campaign is powered by patriots.”

Campaign website[1]

“Securing our borders is mandated in our constitution as a duty of the federal government.”

Campaign website, priorities page[3]

Sources

  1. Marty O'Donnell for Congress, Marty for Congress
  2. About Marty, Marty for Congress
  3. Priorities, Marty for Congress
  4. Martin O'Donnell, Wikipedia
  5. 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Nevada, Wikipedia

Photo: Marty for Congress campaign (Campaign photo).

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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