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Anti-CorruptionMarch 14, 2026·6 min read

Treat Lobbying Like Bribery. Prosecute Pay-to-Play.

I'm not a fan of lobbying at any level of government. In plain terms: we should treat lobbying like bribery and prosecute pay-to-play. When corporations and special interests can spend huge money to get private access, shape legislation, and pressure elected officials — that's not "representation." That's influence for sale.

No Corporate Influence. No Special Interests Buying Our Leaders.

I'm running to represent the people of Nevada's 4th District — not corporate donors, not political insiders, and not the special interests that have turned Washington into a marketplace.

My position is simple:

  • No corporate influence over elected officials
  • No special interests buying access and outcomes
  • No backroom politics that puts donors ahead of voters

PACs and Super PACs Should Be a Thing of the Past

PACs and Super PACs have become a way for special interests to pick winners and keep the two-party machine in power. They pour money into candidates they want, protect incumbents, and drown out grassroots campaigns that are built on real people and real community support.

That's not democracy. That's a system designed to keep outsiders out.

I support reforms that:

  • End the dominance of PACs and Super PACs in our elections
  • Stop special-interest money from propping up hand-picked candidates
  • Level the playing field so grassroots candidates can compete fairly

Members of Congress Should Not Trade Individual Stocks While in Office

This should not be controversial.

Members of Congress write laws and vote on policies that can directly impact industries, companies, and markets. For years, too many politicians have benefited from that power — buying and holding stocks while passing laws that move those stocks.

That is a different standard than what everyday Americans live under.

My Position on Congressional Stock Trading

  • Members of Congress and their immediate family should not be able to purchase individual stocks while holding office
  • They can hold or sell stocks they already acquired before taking office
  • They can still invest in mutual funds and index funds

Public service should not be a path to personal profit.

The Standard Should Be the Same for Everyone

Washington has gotten comfortable living by one set of rules while expecting the rest of the country to live by another.

I'm not okay with that.

If we want Americans to trust their government again, we need to remove the incentives that reward corruption — legal or not.

The Bottom Line

  • Treat lobbying like bribery and prosecute pay-to-play
  • PACs and Super PACs should be left in the past
  • No individual stock purchases for members of Congress or their immediate family while in office (mutual funds/index funds are fine)

If you agree, I need your help.

Especially right now as we work to get on the ballot. Sign the petition, volunteer, and spread the word in your community.