4.4 Applicability

A successful candidate, whether or not an incumbent, or an unsuccessful candidate who is an incumbent, is subject to judicial discipline for conduct in the course of seeking appointment or election that violates the provisions of Rules 4.1-4.3; an unsuccessful candidate who is a lawyer is subject to lawyer discipline for campaign conduct that violates the Vermont Code of Professional Responsibility. A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office is subject to Rule 8.2(b) of the Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct.