(A) A candidate for judicial office:
(1) shall maintain the dignity appropriate for judicial office and act in a manner consistent with the impartiality, integrity and independence of the judiciary, and shall encourage members of the candidate’s family to adhere to the same standards of political conduct in support of the candidate as apply to candidate; and
(2) shall not:
(a) with respect to cases, controversies, or issues that are likely to come before the court, make pledges, promises or commitments that are inconsistent with the impartial performance of the adjudicative duties of the office; or
(b) knowingly misrepresent the identity, qualifications, present position or other fact concerning the candidate or any other c