In 1985, the Knesset passed an amendment to Israel's Basic Law, barring "racist" candidates from election.

He also barred candidates from running with party labels.

City Department of Education rules bar candidates from visiting schools within 60 days of an election.

New election rules also barred candidates from criticizing the authorities in office or even encouraging a vote against an opponent.

One is to bar candidates from appearing in government-financed commercials during an election year.

Courts have said states can bar judicial candidates from intentional false statements.

He also barred elected officials or candidates from appearing in advertisements paid for by state entities, a frequent practice of Mr. Pataki.

The party adopted a broad definition of campaigning, barring candidates from giving speeches, attending party events, mailing literature or running television advertisements.

The bill would bar candidates from accepting political contributions from investment managers who handle the city's pension funds.