The Power of the Incumbent Advantage
Christa Concilla
Incumbent: A congress person running for reelection.
Incumbents have a great advantage over those running in opposition to them.
Great media coverage
Have money
Can use legislature they signed as a campaign bonus
Voting records
Notice the high reelection rate for the House of Representatives. Incumbents use their experience as leverage to extend their time in Congress. Two Links Reelection Funding
Christa Concilla
Reelection
Funding