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Sophomore Surge

sophomore surge? Why does it happen? What effects does it have?
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Sophomore surge: an increase in the votes congressional candidates usually get when they first run for reelection. Why: Members run personal instead of party campaigns, take advantage of free mail, frequent trips home, radio and television broadcasts, and the distribution of services to their districts to develop among their constituents a good opinion of themselves, not their party. What Effects: People running to be reelected are more likely to be reelected than the new candidate to replace them (Ex: Congress)

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