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

Incumbent_advantage_in_house.gif Notice the high reelection rate for the House of Representatives. Incumbents use their experience as leverage to extend their time in Congress.
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