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Legislative Activism and You
R R May be candidates in non-partisan elections.
R R May register and vote as they choose.
R R May assist in voter registration drives.
R R May contribute money to partisan groups and candidates in partisan elections.
R R May attend political fundraisers.
R R May attend and be active at political rallies and meetings.
R R May join, be active, and hold office in partisan groups.
R R May sign and circulate nominating petitions.
R R May campaign for or against candidates in partisan elections.
R R May make campaign speeches for candidates in partisan elections.
R R May distribute campaign literature in partisan elections.
R R May campaign for or against referendum questions, constitutional amendments, or
municipal ordinances.
R R May express opinions about political issues.
R R May express opinions about partisan groups and candidates in partisan elections
while not at work or using official authority.
Federal employees MAY express their opinions about a partisan group or candidate in a
partisan race on Facebook or Twitter (e.g., post, "like," "share," "tweet," "retweet"), if:
» They are not on duty or in the workplace.
» They do not refer to their official title or position.
» They do not suggest or ask anyone to make a political contribution, however they may
accept an invitation to attend a political fundraiser event.
Federal employees MAY become a "friend," "like," or "follow" the social media page of a
partisan group or candidate in a partisan race, but not while on duty or in the workplace.
PERMITTED ACTIVITIES UNDER THE HATCH ACT
