Why Does It Typically Cost More Money to Win a Seat

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does it typically cost more money to win a seat on the Texas Supreme Court than a seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

• A) The Texas legislature has placed a strict cap on the spending for the criminal appeals court election campaigns.
• B) There are few interest groups that contribute money to criminal appeals court candidates' campaigns, which keeps the costs of the election down.
• C) Judges running for the criminal appeals court do not have to be elected in a statewide election.
• D) Fewer people are interested in the court of criminal appeals.
• E) There are more positions available on the criminal appeals court, so the seats are not as coveted.