Why Would Two Sitting Incumbents Face Each Other in a General

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why would two sitting incumbents face each other in a general election for Congress?

• A) One moved to run for the Senate and lost.
• B) Each is running for governor.
• C) They have been redistricted into the same district.
• D) Their districts have been moved into the same state.
• E) Incumbents do not face each other in general elections.

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