A Look at Free Speech of Judicial Candidates

All judges, like all lawyers, are subject to ethical standards. Generally speaking, the ethical standards for judges are stricter than those imposed on a person who works as a lawyer. The reason is a simple one: lawyers are supposed to be advocates, while judges are supposed to be impartial. On Ask the Lawyer, Brendan Bukalski explores this topic in greater detail: https://www.theintelligencer.com/commentary/article/A-look-at-free-speech-of-judicial-candidates-12388569.php