House of Representatives, contributions to that official would be covered by the Rule. For example, in 2016, Mike Pence was the Governor of Indiana and was also running for Vice Presidency. Thus, any direct or indirect contribution to the Trump-Pence campaign was covered by the Rule. In the current 2024 election, Tim Walz is the Governor of Minnesota and is also running for Vice Presidency, which means that any contributions to the Harris-Walz campaign would similarly be covered under the Rule.8 Political Contributions by Certain Investment Advisers, Release No. IA-3043 (Jul. 14, 2010).9 “Solicit” means (i) with respect to investment advisory services, to communicate, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or retaining a client for, or referring a client to, an adviser; and (ii) with respect to a contribution or payment, to communicate, directly or indirectly, for the purpose of obtaining or arranging a contribution or payment. Rule 206(4)-5(f)(10).10 Rule 206(4)-5(d).11 88 Fed. Reg. 7088 (2023).