Rule 4.3 Activities of Candidates for Appointment to Judicial Office
Canon 4: A Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Shall Not Engage in Political or Campaign Activity That Is Inconsistent with the Independence, Integrity, or Impartiality of the Judiciary
Rule Text
(A) A candidate for appointment to judicial office may:
(1) communicate with the appointing authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and
(2) seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization other than a partisan political organization.
(B) a nonjudge candidate for appointment to judicial office may, in addition, unless otherwise prohibited by law:
(1) retain an office in a political organization,
(2) attend or purchase tickets for dinners or other events sponsored by a political organization or a candidate for public office, and
(3) solicit funds for, pay an assessment to, or make a contribution to a political organization or a candidate for public office.
COMMENT
When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing authority, a candidate for appointment to judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office. See Rule 4.1(A)(6).