Simultaneously with filing the required documents to seek election for a judicial office, the candidate shall sign the following pledge under oath and under penalty of perjury:
"State of Mississippi County of I, , do solemnly swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I will faithfully abide by all laws, canons and regulations applicable to elections for judicial office, understanding that a campaign for a judicial office should reflect the dignity, responsibility and professional character that a person chosen for a judicial office should possess. (name of candidate) (signature of candidate) (name of candidate) Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the day of , . Notary Public or other official authorized to administer oaths"
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Chapter 15 - Mississippi Election Code
§ 23-15-974. Nonpartisan Judicial Election Act; short title
§ 23-15-977.1. Signing oath to abide by election laws
§ 23-15-978. Placement of names of candidates for judicial office should appear on ballot
§ 23-15-980. Listing of unopposed candidates for judicial office on general election ballot
§ 23-15-981. Two or more candidates qualify for judicial office; majority vote wins; runoff election
§ 23-15-985. Electors qualified to vote for candidates for nomination for judicial office