Question

In Congressional elections money is often credited with buying votes and that is not always the case. Which scenario MOST accurately depicts when spending the most money equals electoral success?
A) A challenger spends more money than an incumbent.
B) An open seat where the candidate who spends the most money wins.
C) An incumbent spends more money to fend off a high profile challenger.
D) An incumbent who is running against another incumbent because of gerrymandering.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) An open seat where the candidate who spends the most money wins.

Explanation:

Open seat elections are the highest rate of money being tied to election success. Almost always in this scenario the candidate that spends the most money wins.