ICYMI: This Nevada Ad Might Be the Most Creative One This Election Cycle

In case you missed it, a new report touted Marty O’Donnell’s first general election ad as perhaps the most creative of the entire cycle, showing the legendary Halo composer is bringing fresh firepower to the fight against crooked Susie Lee.

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This Nevada Ad Might Be the Most Creative One This Election Cycle 
Townhall
Cameron Arcand
August 6, 2026

Republican Marty O’Donnell, who’s running against Rep. Susie Lee in the competitive race for Nevada’s Third Congressional District, just dropped an ad honoring his skills as a pianist and composer.

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“This piano’s in tune because I take care of it. Neglect it, and nothing sounds right. That’s our economy,” he said, saying “it’s time to get congress back in tune.”

The Republican is known for award-winning scores in major video games like Destiny and Halo, which gave him significant recognition in the music world before his run for office.

His race against Lee has come into the spotlight this week, as President Donald Trump visited Las Vegas to tout “no tax on tips” and other economic victories for the Trump administration and Republicans, especially in the entertainment and hospitality-focused Silver State.

“You got No Tax on Tips—so if you’re a waiter, waitress, bartender, bellhop, a caddy, a valet, a hotel worker, a taxi driver in Las Vegas or anywhere else—anywhere—you pay zero taxes on your tipped income,” the president, who owns a hotel in the city, said.

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