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, (name of candidate), 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.
(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"
Miss. Code § 23-15-977.1