Under California election law, candidates must use descriptions of their "profession, vocation or occupation." Villaraigosa has been a consultant for several businesses, including Herbalife and Banc of California, since he left the mayor's office in 2013. Eastin, who served as state superintendent of public instruction from 1995 to 2003, listed her ballot designation as "educator/Youth Advocate." Her standing in the polls stayed relatively consistent when compared to the January survey, when she was described as the former state schools chief.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 22, 2018 04:04 UTC