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5 CFR § 734.206Chapter I

Participation in elections

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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.

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An employee may:

(a) Register and vote in any election;

(b) Act as recorder, watcher, challenger, or similar officer at polling places;

(c) Serve as an election judge or clerk, or in a similar position; and

(d) Drive voters to polling places for a partisan political candidate, partisan political group, or political party.

Example:An employee may drive voters to polling places in a privately owned vehicle, but not in a Government-owned or leased vehicle.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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