Volunteering for DA candidate prohibited

May an employee of the Law Department volunteer for a candidate for District Attorney in 2021?

No. An employee of the Law Department may only volunteer on campaigns for non-local elections (for example, Pennsylvania Governor or U.S. President). The election for Philadelphia District Attorney is a local election. 

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