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Does it matter whether the candidate is running for local or state office, rather than a federal office?

April 26, 2017candidate Federal local Office running State

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Does it matter whether the candidate is running for local or state office, rather than a federal office?

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No. For purposes of the prohibition against political activities, a “candidate for public office” is anyone who offers theirself, or is proposed by others, as a candidate for an elective public office. It is irrelevant whether the public office is national, state or local.