According to one study,the energy industry-primarily oil and gas companies and their peak associations-pumped more than $134.7 million into candidate committees and state parties between 1990 and 2004.Roughly what percentage of those contributions went to incumbents?

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Approximately 70 percent of the contributions from the energy industry went to incumbents, as they are often seen as more likely to win re-election and thus more likely to support the industry's interests.

According to One Study,the Energy Industry-Primarily Oil and Gas Companies