Civics: In theory, the state Code of Judicial Conduct forbids judges and judicial candidates from engaging in most partisan conduct.

Chris Rickert:

“Given that, I think it’s safe to say that the Dane Dems does not traditionally endorse judicial candidates,” he said. “However, there is no rule that prohibits the party from endorsing in judicial races.”

Among the candidates the state Democratic Party has endorsed are the two most recent additions to the state Supreme Court, Janet Protasiewicz and Susan Crawford.