Sentences with phrase «candidates for public office during»

In both surveys, LifeWay asked Americans to respond to the following statement: «I believe it is appropriate for pastors to publicly endorse candidates for public office during a church service.»

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Therefore, Weisberg's name will not be placed as a candidate for the Independence Party during the primary election for the public office of Town of Clarkstown Town Justice.

Despite rivaling Mr. de Blasio in fund - raising, Mr. Massey, a first - time candidate for public office, struggled to gain support among voters in polls during nearly a year on the trail.

«The public financing system was designed to ensure equal and fair access for all candidates who seek elected office in New York City by limiting the amount of money candidates can raise and spend during an election cycle.

The plaintiffs challenged eight restrictions on judicial conduct: 1) the prohibition on judicial candidates campaigning as a member of a political organization, 2) the prohibition on judicial candidates making speeches for or against political organizations or candidates, 3) the ban on judicial candidates making contributions to political causes or candidates, 4) the prohibition on judicial candidates from publicly endorsing or opposing candidates for public office, 5) the prohibition on judges from acting as a leader or holding office in a policitical organization, 6) the prohibition on judicial candidates knowingly or recklessly making false statements during campaigns, 7) the ban on judicial candidates making misleading statements, and 8) the prohibition on candidates making pledges, promises, or committments in connection with cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court.

Section 7A (1)(a) does not prohibit a candidate for elective judicial office from retaining during candidacy a public office such as county prosecutor, which is not «an office in a political organization.»