1. Understanding the Hatch Act: A Brief Summary and its Implications on Governor Connally's Candidacy Identifier: CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0013 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Paula Unruh Collection Title: Understanding the Hatch Act: A Brief Summary and its Implications on Governor Connally's Candidacy Date: 1978-01-01 Creator: Connally, John Bowden, Jr., 1917-1993 Topic: Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States Congress: 95th (1977-1979)
![["The document provides a summary of the Hatch Act as it pertains to Governor Connally's candidacy. It outlines the restrictions on political activity for executive branch officials and employees, as well as exemptions for certain individuals. The Act prohibits using official authority to influence elections and participating in partisan political campaigns. However, employees are allowed to engage in certain political activities such as voting, expressing opinions, and attending political events. The document encourages contacting the General Counsel or Deputy Counsel of the Connally For President Committee for further clarification."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Paula%20Unruh%20Collection,%201964-2009/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0000%20%20-%20Connally,%20John-Campaign%20of%201980,%20undated,%201978-1980/Thumbnails/CAC_PP_075_1_2_3_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding the Hatch Act: A Brief Summary and its Implications on Governor Connally's Candidacy")