
Candidate for U.S. Representative, Nevada District 3
Marty O'Donnell
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.
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
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSays he would balance investment in automation and AI with protections for American workers' ability to earn a living.[3]
- ImmigrationSupports continued border infrastructure, removing incentives for illegal immigration and targeting human and drug trafficking.[3]
- Budget & SpendingSays he would prioritize, delay or cut federal spending while protecting the social safety net, and work toward a balanced budget.[3]
- Small BusinessSays 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
Sources
- Marty O'Donnell for Congress, Marty for Congress
- About Marty, Marty for Congress
- Priorities, Marty for Congress
- Martin O'Donnell, Wikipedia
- 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.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Nevada District 3
- Jon Kamerath (Independent American)
- Susie Lee (Democratic)