High School

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 declines once a voting record is established.