Hatch Act

Hatch Act
A federal statute making it unlawful for any person employed in the executive branch of the Federal Government, or any agency or department thereof, to use his official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the result thereof, or for any such officer or employee to take any active part in political management or in political campaigns, although such person maintains the right to vote as he may choose and to express his opinions on all political subjects and candidates. 5 USC § 118i(a).

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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