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Government

Apr. 17, 2012

Courts are asked to decide candidates' professions

Whether its "astronaut," "prosecutor" or "business owner," the simple descriptions that candidates choose to identify themselves to voters are spawning legal disputes across the state.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Whether it's "astronaut," "prosecutor" or "business owner," the simple descriptions candidates choose to identify themselves to voters are spawning legal disputes across the state.


In recent weeks, several local political candidates have been challenged by opponents on those ballot designations, which tell voters the candidates' occupation. As a result, state cour...

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