Judicial Campaigns and Elections: Maine
Campaign Conduct
According to Canon 5 of Maine's code of judicial conduct, probate court candidates shall not:
- Make pledges or promises of conduct in office other than the faithful and impartial performance of the duties of the office.
- Make statements that commit or appear to commit the candidate with respect to cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court
- Knowingly misrepresent the identity, qualifications, present position, or other fact concerning the candidate or an opponent.
- Personally solicit or accept campaign contributions or personally solicit publicly stated support.