Running in a Non-Partisan Election

• The Hatch Act allows Postal Service employees to run for office in a nonpartisan election, but the rules are tricky.
• Before running for office in a nonpartisan election, consult the Ethics Office for guidance.

Media stories about postal employees violating the Hatch Act undermine the public’s trust and confidence in the Postal Service.

Customers ship with us because they trust us.

Maintaining the public’s trust is smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for guidance.