Platt v. Board of Commissioners on Grievances

OPINION

McKEAGUE, Circuit Judge.

As a judicial candidate, Joseph Platt wants to openly endorse other candidates, personally and directly solicit campaign funds, and receive campaign contributions without time limitations. But he cannot do so because the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct prohibits these activities. He sought to preliminarily enjoin enforcement of these parts of the Code under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, but the district court denied his request. At this early stage — -reviewing the denial of a preliminary injunction on interlocutory appeal — -we agree with the district…