Trump-backed Republican Marty O'Donnell wins Nevada primary for key House seat
O'Donnell, a self-funded composer, loaned his campaign $3 million and won support from House Republicans' MAGA Majority program.
- On Tuesday, Republican Marty O'Donnell won the primary for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District, securing the nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Susie Lee in November's general election.
- President Donald Trump issued five Nevada primary endorsements, backing Gov. Joe Lombardo, Attorney General candidate Adriana Guzman Fralick, and House contenders Carrie Buck, David Flippo, and O'Donnell.
- Former 'Halo' video game composer O'Donnell loaned his campaign $3 million and secured backing from the 'MAGA Majority' program, which directs resources to battleground candidates.
- Trump's endorsement of Flippo in the 2nd Congressional District highlighted internal party divisions; consultant Aaron Park noted the MAGA movement is not monolithic, with supporters backing James Settelmeyer.
- Lee won reelection in 2024 by nearly 3 percentage points in the closely divided district, positioning November's general election to draw significant national attention and campaign spending.
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Halo composer Marty O’Donnell wins Trump-backed Nevada GOP primary
Marty O’Donnell Advances in Nevada GOP Primary Marty O’Donnell, the composer behind the blockbuster “Halo” and “Destiny” game franchises, has moved ahead in Nevada’s crowded Republican primary and will now face Democratic Rep. Susie Lee in the state’s 3rd Congressional District. The race matters because this district has a habit of going back and forth....
Trump-backed Republican Marty O'Donnell wins Nevada primary for key House seat
Gaming-world veteran who ripped ‘woke’ culture scores Trump-backed battleground primary win
Trump-endorsed Marty O'Donnell, the Halo and Destiny video game composer, advances in the GOP primary to challenge Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada's 3rd congressional district.
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