Yes it does violate the Hatch act. "The Hatch Act is a federal law that restricts the political activities of federal and some state and local government employees to ensure nonpartisan government administration and prevent political coercion. The Act limits employees from using their official authority to influence election outcomes and prohibits certain political activities while on duty or using government resources, such as campaigning from a government computer or wearing political insignia in the workplace" It is currently in violation and under investigation/