Section 7131 - Public office(a) General rule.--Except as set forth in subsection (b), it shall be unlawful for a constable to hold or exercise the office of magisterial district judge or alderman.(b) Exceptions.--Nothing in this section or in any other law or court rule shall be construed to prohibit a constable from: (1) being an officer of a political body or political party as those terms are defined in the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L. 1333, No. 320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code;(2) holding the office of a national, State or county committee of a political party;(3) running for and holding an elective office; or(4) participating in election day activities. 2009, Oct. 9, P.L. 494, No. 49, § 2, effective in 60 days [12/8/2009].