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Canon 4 - A Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Shall not Engage in Political or Campaign Activity That is Inconsistent With the Independence, Integrity, or Impartiality of the Judiciary
Rule 4.3 - Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

Idaho Code. Judi. Cond. 4.3

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Rule 4.3 - Activities of Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office

A candidate for appointment to judicial office may:

(A)communicate with the appointing or confirming authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and
(B)seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization other than a partisan political organization.

Id. Code. Judi. Cond. 4.3

Comment

[1] When seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, a candidate for appointive judicial office must not make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office. See Rule 4.1(A)(13).

[2] A candidate may not use a sitting judge as a reference on an application for a judgeship unless the applicant has received permission from the judge to do so.