Rule 8 Partisan Political Activity

(a) All Justices and Judges are also subject to restrictions of political conduct. Canon 7 of the Code of Judicial Conduct provides that: “A Judge Should Refrain from Political Activity Inappropriate to His Judicial Office.” A justice or judge should not engage in partisan political activity because it creates the appearance of partiality and is inappropriate to judicial office. He or she shall not hold office in a political organization, make speeches for a political party, or publicly endorse a candidate for public office.

(b) Justices and Judges shall not solicit funds, make contributions or pay assessments to a political organization or candidate. He or she shall not attend political gatherings or purchase tickets for party functions.