Active support. . .
of an individual who has announced his candidacy for political office is not
permissible to Bahá'ís. Even if the person is not attached to a political
party, the very fact of promoting his candidacy over that of other competitors
is an act of partisanship, which is inimical to the principles of the Faith. As
you well know, campaigning and nominations are forbidden in Bahá'í elections.
The friends should endeavor to keep in mind the non-partisan character of the
Faith and to employ the attitude of non partisanship, to the greatest extent
possible, in the exercise of their civic responsibilities as voters. Bahá'ís
are, of course, free to vote except, in primaries, but should not express
support for any candidate.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated 25 May 1992, written on behalf
of the Universal House of Justice)
