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Former Halo and Destiny composer Marty O'Donnell was projected to lose his race for Nevada's third congressional district to incumbent Democrat Susie Lee. The Associated Press called the contest on the morning of November 4, 2026, with an estimated 86 percent of ballots tallied. At the time of the call, Lee secured 59.1 percent of the vote compared to 38.6 percent for O'Donnell, creating an insurmountable deficit exceeding 51,000 votes. [1][2]
O'Donnell, running as a Republican, won his party's primary after securing the backing of Donald Trump, despite previously having called Trump an idiot. His campaign platform emphasized border security, economic improvement, and anti-corruption efforts while refusing corporate PAC contributions. However, O'Donnell faced public scrutiny over prior statements labeling LGBTQA+ individuals an existential threat and opposing marriage equality. Notably, the Trump-affiliated Safety and Affordability Super PAC withdrew $2m in funding from his campaign in October 2026. [1][2]
The defeat marked the conclusion of O'Donnell's second run for the seat, following a fourth-place primary finish in 2024. Following her victory, Lee posted a pointed dismissal to O'Donnell on social media telling him to enjoy retirement, which O'Donnell contested online as Democrats made wide gains across Congress. [1][2]
Halo and Destiny composer Marty O'Donnell's political aspirations have hit a roadblock following last night's US mid-term elections. O'Donnell was campaigning for a seat in the US House of Representatives, running as a Republican candidate in Nevada's Third Congressional District, but is projected to lose.
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