09. What are some of the limitations in a judicial race that do not apply to other elective offices?

Key limitations include:

Judicial candidates may not personally solicit or accept campaign contributions. All fund-raising must take place through a committee whom the judicial candidate selects.

Judicial candidates may not make pledges or promises of how they would decide matters that come before them.

Judicial candidates may not endorse any other candidate for elective office, and may not make political contributions.

The Rules and Handbook discuss these and other limitations. You may also wish to check for updates as new campaign ethics opinions are issued from time to time. Candidates may also contact us for an advisory opinion throughout their campaign.