Marty O’Donnell just picked up another heavy hitter.
Turning Point Action — the political arm of Turning Point USA — has endorsed O’Donnell’s bid to unseat Rep. Susie Lee in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District. The announcement adds to a growing stack of high-profile endorsements for the Las Vegas-based Republican candidate.
“I am honored to have the support of the patriots at Turning Point working to carry on his torch,” O’Donnell said in a campaign email, referring to the late Charlie Kirk.
Who Is Turning Point Action?
Turning Point USA was the brainchild of Charlie Kirk. He built it into one of the most powerful conservative grassroots organizations in the country.
Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on September 10, 2025, while speaking at a campus debate event. He was 31 years old.
His death shook the conservative movement. But Turning Point didn’t fold. The organization pressed on.
In fact, it recently opened a Nevada headquarters right in Las Vegas — in NV-03’s own backyard. That sends a message. They’re not just endorsing from afar. They’re putting down roots and investing in winning this race.
The Endorsement Pile Is Growing
O’Donnell now has the backing of President Trump, Governor Joe Lombardo, Speaker Mike Johnson, Turning Point Action, and the House Republican leadership. That’s a formidable lineup.
Trump said it bluntly when he endorsed O’Donnell last month.
“Marty O’Donnell is the outsider, America First fighter Nevada families need,” the president said, adding that Lee “voted against No Tax on Tips, backed policies that drive up costs, and has been a reliable vote for the far-left radical agenda.”
That kind of endorsement matters. NV-03 is a swing district, which Trump narrowly carried in 2024, even as Lee hung on. Republicans know this seat is winnable. The question is whether they can unite behind the right candidate — and top conservative voices seem to be betting on O’Donnell.
Why This Matters to Conservatives
NV-03 covers a big chunk of suburban Las Vegas and Henderson. These are working families. Small business owners. People who care about their taxes, their kids’ schools, and the cost of groceries.
Lee has voted with the far left on issue after issue. She voted against No Tax on Tips — a priority for the Vegas service industry workforce. She supported policies that drove up energy costs and kept the border wide open.
Conservatives know what’s at stake. If Republicans can flip NV-03, it helps cement the House majority and gives President Trump more firepower to push his agenda through Congress. Every seat matters.
What the Other Side Is Saying
Democrats aren’t sitting still. The DCCC has already been hammering O’Donnell with negative messaging. They’ve tried to paint him as extreme. Expect that noise to get louder between now and November.
But endorsements from Trump on down suggest the GOP establishment sees him as their best shot at flipping this seat.
What Happens Next
The primary is June 9. Ballots are already heading to mailboxes. Early in-person voting starts soon.
O’Donnell is hosting a public event — “Morning with Marty” — at Lone Mountain Discovery Park on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s family-friendly. Come say hello and hear his pitch before ballots are due.
If you live in NV-03, now is the time to pay attention. Request your ballot. Show up to vote in the primary.
The general election in November will be a dogfight.
Nevada conservatives have a real shot here. The endorsements are lining up. The infrastructure is in place. But none of it matters if voters don’t show up.
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