Rule 4.2 Political Conduct of Candidates for Election as Judge of Probate

(A) A candidate for election or reelection as judge of probate shall comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 4.1, Rule 4.3, and Rule 4.4, except as provided in section B of this Rule.

(B) A candidate for election or reelection as judge of probate may, while a candidate:

(1) Appear in newspaper, television, and other media advertisements supporting his or her candidacy;

(2) Speak to gatherings on his or her own behalf;

(3) Publicly endorse or oppose any candidate for public office;

(4) Distribute pamphlets and other promotional campaign literature supporting his or her candidacy; and

(5) Permit the candidate’s name:

(a) To be listed on election materials along with the names of other candidates for elected office; and

(b) To appear in promotions of the ticket.

(C) A candidate for election or reelection as judge of probate shall not:

(1) Personally solicit or accept campaign contributions or personally solicit publicly stated support; or

(2) Use or permit the use of campaign contributions for the private benefit of the candidate or others.