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"Incumbents" means the congressmen who are already in office. Because they can bring projects to their district, help people with government problems in their district, and raise more campaign money by being in office already, it is very hard for someone else to run against them.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoAs simple answer to your question is that most incumbents have a history and a record to run on, while most new candidates don't have a strong record established yet
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∙ 12y agoSenators represent a wider-spread district area than representatives. This way there are more people that can run for office for the Senate.
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∙ 14y agoThe writers of our Constitution wanted to balance the wisdom of the Senators with the House Members' response to the ever changing public opinion.
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∙ 15y agoIncumbents in all elections hold an advantage because people are reluctant to change.
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∙ 12y agohouse members are reelected about 90% of the time.
senate members are reelected about 80% of the time.
Both have very high rates due to their incumbent advantage over newcomers.
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In what ways do congressional benefits give an edge to an incumbent at election time?
Incumbents typically have an advantage due to greater name recognition over their opponent (though of course this is not always the case) and the fact that there will be many voters grateful for the help they have offered whilst in office eg. A city councillor helping someone with a planning concern
What accounts for the success of Congressional candidates?
Some of the things that account for the success of political candidates are commercials and well-run debates. Other things include taking credit for positive things that have happened in the government, and taking a strong stand on issues that are important to the voters in their base.
What does having your name printed in the congressional record house mean?
That it will always be there.
U.S Presidential and Congressional are always on what day of the week?
U.S. Presidential elections are always on the first Tuesday of November, and Congressional elections are also typically held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
The after-tax cost of debt will almost always be below?
The after-tax cost of debt will almost always be below
Why is the psychiatric unit almost always on the fourth floor of the hospital?
It isn't almost always on the 4th floor.
Is a lime always green?
They are almost always green.
What has the author Eric Le Borgne written?
Eric Le Borgne has written: 'Do elections always motivate incumbents?' -- subject(s): Civil service, Incumbency (Public officers), Election, Production functions (Economic theory)
What does casi siempre mean?
Almost always. Almost every time.
Are narcotics legal?
almost always.
Is a table a cube?
No - almost always not.
What is antonyms of rarely?
(almost) always
