Which of the Following Statements About the Costs of Funding

Which of the following statements about the costs of funding a political campaign is LEAST accurate?

A) In the lead-up to the primaries, most candidates receive strong financial support from the party to which they belong.
B) Candidates running for state office often have to spend large sums of money on mass media advertising.
C) Increasingly, candidates spend money on market research to help them target potential supporters.
D) Media costs reach their highest levels in presidential contests.
E) Although many candidates rely heavily on unpaid volunteers, they also need the support of a paid staff.