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Who raised the most money during the 2020 House campaigns?

A. Incumbents raised significantly more money than challengers.
B. Challengers raised slightly more money than incumbents.
C. Incumbents raised slightly more money than challengers.
D. Challengers raised significantly more money than incumbents.

Answer :

Final answer:

Incumbents raised significantly more money than challengers during the 2020 House campaigns.

Explanation:

Incumbents raised significantly more money than challengers during the 2020 House campaigns. Incumbents are elected officials who currently hold an office and have an advantage when it comes to raising campaign funds.

In 2020, the average Senate incumbent raised $28,649,593, whereas the average challenger raised only $5,264,022. Incumbents attract more money because people want to give to a winner.