Q Is it proper or legal for an election commissioner to basically endorse a candidate by “liking” that candidate on Facebook and commenting on that candidate’s page?

A While there is no specific statutory prohibition against “liking” or commenting on a candidate’s Facebook page, there is an admonition from the Mississippi Supreme Court that election commissioners must remain neutral and impartial. “Liking” or commenting on a candidate’s Facebook page by an election commissioner that indicates a preference for a particular candidate over other candidates is not neutral and impartial and should be avoided to protect the integrity of the election process. (Attorney General’s Opinion to
Glaskox, June 21, 2019)