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.

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High School

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bogadu bogadu · Answer 1 · 2025-05-14T10:03:13-04:00

Answer:

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.