Republican Candidate
Marty O’Donnell’s Real-World Experience Gives Nevada Voters a Clear Contrast in the Third District
In a political climate often dominated by career insiders and scripted talking points, Marty O’Donnell is presenting himself to Nevada voters as something different: a proven small-business leader with real-world experience, creative discipline, and a direct understanding of what families and working people face every day.
Republican Candidate · NV-03
The Lombardo Endorsement
A Candidate Running on Real-World Experience.
O’Donnell, best known nationally as a world-class composer and entrepreneur, is running for Congress in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District with a message centered on economic opportunity, small business growth, family stability, and a stronger middle class. His campaign is built around the idea that Washington needs more people who have actually created jobs, managed budgets, built careers outside of politics, and understand the pressure facing households in Nevada.
That message received a major boost with the endorsement of Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, who framed O’Donnell as a candidate with the kind of practical experience needed in Congress.
Marty O'Donnell on Ruthless Podcast
Governor Lombardo — In His Own Words
Backing Small Businesses, Strengthening Communities.
“As a world-class composer and small business leader, Marty O’Donnell brings real-world experience and skills that will serve Nevadans well in Congress. He knows how to create opportunity, support families, and strengthen our communities. He is committed to backing our small businesses and fighting for Nevada’s middle class, and I’m proud to endorse him for Congress in Nevada’s 3rd District.” - Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo.
The endorsement is notable not only because Lombardo remains one of the most visible Republican leaders in Nevada, but also because the governor’s own policy priorities closely mirror many of the themes O’Donnell is bringing to voters. Both men have emphasized economic opportunity, support for small businesses, protection for workers, stronger communities, and policies aimed at helping middle-class families keep more of what they earn.
Real-World Profile
Marty O’Donnell Brings Important Skills From Real-World Experiences
Marty O’Donnell clearly has a different profile from that of a traditional congressional candidate. As a composer, he built a career in a competitive industry where talent alone is not enough. Success required leadership, discipline, collaboration, deadlines, budgeting, and the ability to bring large creative projects to completion. As a small business leader, he also understands the risks entrepreneurs take and the real consequences of government decisions on employers, employees, and families.
O’Donnell’s supporters often point to his career spent creating opportunity, managing responsibility, and working in environments where results matter. In a district where voters are concerned about affordability, safety, jobs, and quality of life, that practical background helps him connect with residents who feel Washington has become disconnected from everyday life.
Heading Into November
Kitchen-Table Issues, Practical Leadership.
The alignment between O’Donnell and Lombardo also signals a broader message for Nevada Republicans heading into November. Both are focusing heavily on kitchen-table issues rather than abstract political debates. Their shared emphasis on small business, workers, families, and community strength reflects a belief that voters in Nevada’s 3rd District are looking for practical leadership and measurable results.
For voters looking at the race through the lens of experience, O’Donnell’s campaign is making a clear case: Nevada needs leaders who have built something, solved problems, supported workers, and understand the value of opportunity. That is the foundation of his message, and it is also the reason Governor Lombardo’s endorsement may carry weight in the months ahead.
