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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) It shall be unlawful for any judge of the district or circuit courts and any Justice of the Supreme Court or Judge of the Court of Appeals to participate in the campaign of any candidate for office at any election, other than his or her own.
(b) The word “participation”, as used in this section, shall mean the managing of another's campaign or any solicitation on his or her behalf.
(c) Participation shall be deemed to be misfeasance and malfeasance in office and shall subject the judge to impeachment therefor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 7. Elections § 7-6-103. Campaign participation by judges--Penalty - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-7-elections/ar-code-sect-7-6-103/
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