A sizable majority of ____________ who run for reelection are ____________.
A) House members; defeated in party primaries
B) Senators; defeated in general elections
C) incumbents; defeated in party primaries
D) incumbents; successful
E) None of the above.

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Incumbents, or those who currently hold the office they are running for, have a significant advantage in elections due to name recognition, fundraising abilities, and access to resources. Therefore, it is more likely that they will be successful in their reelection bids.

A Sizable Majority of ____________ Who Run for Reelection Are