Jackson v. Coffey

R. C. 124.57 provides, in pertinent part, that:

“ * # * nor shall any officer or employee in the classified service of the state * # * be an officer in any political organization or take part in politics other than to vote as he pleases and to express freely his political opinions.” .

The term “politics” appearing in the above provision has been defined to include partisan activities such as securing and holding public office through elections. Heidtman v. Shaker Heights (1955), 163 Ohio St. 109, 118-120.

In the instant cause, the- appellee served as a member of a county party central committee.…