Not on Postal Property

The Hatch Act isn’t the only federal guideline governing the conduct of postal employees in the election process.     
Postal Service facility regulations also restrict campaign signs on USPS property, banning the placement of freestanding signs, posters, or furniture of any type in or outside of postal buildings.

This prohibition applies to locations where campaign signs might be placed, such as postal walkways, steps, plazas, lawns or landscaped areas, driveways, parking lots, or other exterior spaces. For more information, see Postal Operations Manual 124.54.d.
Also, campaigning for election to any public office — partisan or non-partisan — is not allowed on postal property, except on street frontage sidewalks that are physically indistinguishable from connecting public sidewalks.

Field Law Offices can answer questions about these restrictions or how they apply. Questions about physical property boundaries can be answered by the assigned Facilities Level One team leader or Customer Relationship manager. Poster 7, Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Postal Property, also has more information.

For assistance enforcing these restrictions, contact the Inspection Service or Postal Police.