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The Incumbency Advantage

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Incumbents win congressional re-election at high rates, aided by name recognition, fundraising advantages, and constituent service.

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A sitting member enters the race already known, funded, and credited with casework.

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The advantage compounds — safe seats can outlast the opinions that created them.