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Martin O'Donnell

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Nevada

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Martin O'Donnell

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Nevada

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NV-03 House winner?

$10.5K

NOV 7, 2026

General Election

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Martin O'Donnell is trading at 12% to win the NV-03 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleComposer

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

Age71 years old (May 1, 1955)

GenderMale

LocationNevada

BackgroundComposer

EducationUniversity of Southern California — Master's, Music (Composition) (1981)

Notable personal detailsMartin “Marty” O'Donnell is an American composer and audio director known for his work on video game music, including Bungie titles such as Halo and Destiny. He has worked as an audio director/composer at Bungie and later founded/led game and music ventures. He is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports reducing government spending and working toward a balanced budget, emphasizes keeping government 'out of your way' to protect businesses and workers, and frames debt reduction as necessary to lower costs for families. Prioritizes confronting what he calls reckless spending and protecting American workers while investing selectively in technology safeguards and workforce supports.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes strong border security and aligns with hard-line Trump-era immigration positions, framing border enforcement as a priority. Public campaign materials and press coverage highlight support for tougher border controls rather than expanded humanitarian or regularization measures.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Martin (Marty) O'Donnell opposes abortion and says the issue should be left to the states. He has stated he would vote against a national abortion ban.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Martin O'Donnell is in the news after saying he was disinvited from a Halo reunion at a Sacramento convention following criticism over remarks he made on the campaign trail. He says the move was political, while organizers said some staff were uncomfortable with his attendance. The controversy comes as he campaigns as the Republican nominee in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, where he is set to face Rep. Susie Lee.

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