How does incumbency affect a candidate's chances for reelection?

a. Incumbency has no effect on the outcome of elections.

b. Incumbents have a record to criticize and are therefore at a disadvantage in elections.

c. Incumbency is an advantage in running for Congress but a disadvantage in running for other offices.

d. The incumbent candidate almost always has an advantage.

e. The amount of funds raised by an incumbent decline once a voting record is established.

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Mckayla Watson

6 May, 19:40

How does incumbency affect a candidate's chances for reelection?

a. Incumbency has no effect on the outcome of elections.

b. Incumbents have a record to criticize and are therefore at a disadvantage in elections.

c. Incumbency is an advantage in running for Congress but a disadvantage in running for other offices.

d. The incumbent candidate almost always has an advantage.

e. The amount of funds raised by an incumbent decline once a voting record is established.

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Lina · Answer 1

d. The incumbent candidate almost always has an advantage.

Explanation:

The incumbent candidate usually have an advantage. these advantages include;

1. Higher campaign funding.

2. The incumbent can determine the date of the election within the electoral period

3. The incumbent is also more popular most times.