2026 Elections · Nevada

Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Nevada congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Nevada's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Susie Lee (Democratic), Marty O'Donnell (Republican) and Jon Kamerath (Independent American Party).

  • Susie LeeDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $5.6M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Susie Lee's sponsored bills →
  • Marty O'DonnellRepublican✓ Verified
    $4.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Jon KamerathIndependent American Party✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueSusie LeeDemocraticMarty O'DonnellRepublicanJon KamerathIndependent American Party
Economy & Jobs

Lee supports lowering costs, expanding economic opportunity, and diversifying the economy by supporting small businesses, domestic manufacturing, and workforce development in southern Nevada.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Lee votes consistently for economic support bills including technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and small business acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell supports economic growth by creating an environment where small businesses can grow and workers can benefit from expanded opportunity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell says Trump's tariffs are a form of trade diplomacy that will bring jobs back to the U.S. and help American businesses despite short-term disruption.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Kamerath supports eliminating the federal gas tax and banning property tax on primary homes to reduce the cost of living for average citizens.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Susie Lee votes consistently for economic support bills including technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and small business acts 1. Marty O'Donnell supports economic growth by creating an environment where small businesses can grow and workers can benefit from expanded opportunity 2 and says Trump's tariffs are a form of trade diplomacy that will bring jobs back to the U.S. and help American businesses despite short-term disruption 3. Jon Kamerath supports eliminating the federal gas tax and banning property tax on primary homes to reduce the cost of living for average citizens 4.
Healthcare

Lee fights to keep families healthy by lowering drug costs, expanding telehealth and rural access, providing mental health resources, and addressing the healthcare provider shortage.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Lee votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell opposes reinstating ACA premium subsidies, saying they were a temporary pandemic measure and that the healthcare system needs real reform instead.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Lee advocates for comprehensive bipartisan immigration reform that secures borders, creates a path to citizenship, and processes asylum claims efficiently while boosting the economy and workforce.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Lee votes nay on multiple immigration restriction bills but yea on a national emergency resolution and special interest alien reporting act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell supports deporting illegal immigrants who have committed additional crimes, calling it a reversal of Biden-era enforcement policy.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Lee votes yea on multiple public safety bills including guard act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, violent offender laws, and law enforcement support, but nay on veterans 2nd amendment protection.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell stresses the need for secure neighborhoods and stronger communities, linking community safety to economic health and quality of life.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Susie Lee votes yea on multiple public safety bills including guard act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, violent offender laws, and law enforcement support, but nay on veterans 2nd amendment protection 1. Marty O'Donnell stresses the need for secure neighborhoods and stronger communities, linking community safety to economic health and quality of life 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Kamerath opposes abortion and supports protecting all human life, voting no on Question 6.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

Lee votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell advocates for government accountability and a results-oriented mindset, contrasting private sector discipline with federal government waste.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Kamerath pledges to oppose all tax increases and bills that add to the national debt, and refuses campaign donations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Susie Lee votes in favor of tax relief and AGOA extension acts but against budget resolutions and several appropriations acts 1. Marty O'Donnell promotes government accountability and emphasizes a results-oriented approach, highlighting differences between private sector discipline and federal government waste 2. Jon Kamerath commits to opposing all tax increases and legislation that increases the national debt, and he refuses campaign donations 3.
Energy & Environment

Lee works to protect public lands, combat climate change, and build a clean energy economy by supporting renewable energy, opposing Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage, and advancing bipartisan energy legislation.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Lee votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Kamerath supports defending Nevada's water rights and maintaining efficient water usage without penalties.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Susie Lee votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act 1. Jon Kamerath supports defending Nevada's water rights and maintaining efficient water usage without penalties 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Lee votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran, a veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments but nay on defense authorization and Lebanon hostilities removal.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

O'Donnell supports Trump's actions against Iran, saying Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Susie Lee votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran, a veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments but nay on defense authorization and Lebanon hostilities removal 1. Marty O'Donnell supports Trump's actions against Iran and states that Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Susie Lee votes consistently for economic support bills including technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and small business acts. Marty O'Donnell supports economic growth by creating an environment where small businesses can grow and workers can benefit from expanded opportunity and says Trump's tariffs are a form of trade diplomacy that will bring jobs back to the U.S. and help American businesses despite short-term disruption. Jon Kamerath supports eliminating the federal gas tax and banning property tax on primary homes to reduce the cost of living for average citizens.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Susie Lee votes yea on multiple public safety bills including guard act, prison staff safety, cashless bail, violent offender laws, and law enforcement support, but nay on veterans 2nd amendment protection. Marty O'Donnell stresses the need for secure neighborhoods and stronger communities, linking community safety to economic health and quality of life.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Susie Lee votes in favor of tax relief and AGOA extension acts but against budget resolutions and several appropriations acts. Marty O'Donnell promotes government accountability and emphasizes a results-oriented approach, highlighting differences between private sector discipline and federal government waste. Jon Kamerath commits to opposing all tax increases and legislation that increases the national debt, and he refuses campaign donations.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Susie Lee votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and the HEATS Act. Jon Kamerath supports defending Nevada's water rights and maintaining efficient water usage without penalties.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Susie Lee votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran, a veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments but nay on defense authorization and Lebanon hostilities removal. Marty O'Donnell supports Trump's actions against Iran and states that Iran can never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.