M. Code Jud. Conduct R. 4.1

(A) Except as permitted by law, or by the Rules of this Canon, a judge

or a judicial candidate shall not

(1) Act as a leader in, or hold an office in, a political organization;

(2) Make speeches on behalf of a political organization;

(3) Publicly endorse or oppose a candidate for any public office;

(4) Attend political gatherings;

(5) Solicit funds for, pay an assessment to, or make a

contribution to a political organization or a candidate for public

office;

(6) Engage in any other political activity except as authorized

under any other section of this Code or on behalf of measures to

improve the law, the legal system, or the administration of justice;

or

(7) Use court staff, facilities, or other court resources in a

campaign for judicial office.

(B) Applicability. A successful candidate, whether or not an

incumbent, or an unsuccessful candidate who is an incumbent, is subject

to judicial discipline for conduct in the course of seeking appointment or

election that violates the Rules of this Canon. An unsuccessful candidate

who is a lawyer is subject to lawyer discipline for any conduct in the

course of seeking appointment or election that violates the Rules of this

Canon. A lawyer who is a candidate for judicial office is subject to Maine

Rule of Professional Conduct 8.2.