As we head toward the January 15, 2026 deadline—when campaign Contribution and Expense reports will finally reveal just how much money our elected officials have been collecting—one uncomfortable question keeps coming up:

Who’s checking any of this?

What we’ve learned is discouraging. Despite the importance of these reports, there is no routine audit of Contribution and Expense filings by the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. The system largely relies on candidates and elected officials to tell the truth—and assumes compliance unless someone flags a problem.

Come on, folks.

In a move that’s raising eyebrows and red flags, Washoe County Commission Chair Alexis Hill is now at the center of an amended complaint/lawsuit that suggests a troubling breach of ethics — one that may have compromised the independence of Washoe County’s elections office during a pivotal election cycle.

Reno News & Review has unleashed a political cartoon that's more "Golden Girls Gone Wild" than "respectful discourse." The paper, known sometimes for its biting satire, seems to have forgotten that even politicians come with an expiration date.