Rule 4.2 - Activities of Judicial Nominees and Candidates for Appointive Judicial Office(A) A candidate for appointment to judicial office* and a judicial nominee* may:(1) communicate with the appointing or confirming authority, including any selection, screening, or nominating commission or similar agency; and(2) seek endorsements for the appointment from any person or organization other than a political organization.*(B) Candidates for appointive judicial office and judicial nominees shall not, when seeking support or endorsement, or when communicating directly with an appointing or confirming authority, make any pledges, promises, or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial* performance of the adjudicative duties of the office.