Opinion 26-43

March 26, 2026

Digest:  The Committee does not answer hypothetical or speculative questions.

Rules:   Opinions 24-158; 21-169.

Opinion:

       The inquiring judge, who is outside his/her window period for election or re-election to judicial office, asks about the disposition of a future social media campaign page after conclusion of a campaign for judicial office.

       As we do not answer hypothetical or speculative questions (see e.g. Opinions 24-158; 21-169), we must decline to respond.

          We note the judge may write in for guidance once the situation is no longer purely hypothetical.