Voter Registration on USPS Property

Poster 7 “Rules & Regulations Governing Conduct on USPS Property” Excerpt

Voter Registration

Voter registration may be conducted on Postal Service property only with the approval of the Postmaster or installation head. See 39 CFR 232.1(h)(4) for the conditions that apply to voter registration activities on Postal Service property.

39 CFR 232.1(h)(4) Excerpt

(4) Voter registration. Voter registration may be conducted on postal premises only with the approval of the Postmaster or Installation Head provided that all of the following conditions are met:

 (i) The registration must be conducted by government agencies or nonprofit civic leagues or organizations that operate for the promotion of social welfare but do not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate or political party for any public office.

  (ii) Absolutely no partisan or political literature may be available, displayed, or distributed. This includes photographs, cartoons, and other likenesses of elected officials and candidates for public office.

  (iii) The registration is permitted only in those areas of the postal premises regularly open to the public.

  (iv) The registration must not interfere with the conduct of postal business, postal customers, or postal operations.

  (v) The organization conducting the voter registration must provide and be responsible for any equipment and supplies.

  (vi) Contributions may not be solicited.

  (vii) Access to the workroom floor is prohibited.

  (viii) The registration activities are limited to an appropriate period before an election.