What Is One Reason Why Incumbents Have the Advantage in Elections

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is one reason why incumbents have the advantage in elections?

• A) Challengers have more time to campaign than do incumbents.
• B) Each challenger has to petition for inclusion on the ballot, while the incumbent does not.
• C) Mainstream media outlets are required by law to provide free airtime to incumbents.
• D) Incumbents have staffers who provide services that help them win reelection.

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