Why Do Candidates Running for Local or State Office Feel

Why do candidates running for local or state office feel compelled to be more responsive to the party they are affiliated with?

A) They tend to be new to politics and thus use the party platform as a guide.
B) They are less accountable to voters since turnout is lower at that level.
C) They often depend on the party organization's resources and services.
D) They are often paid by the party to espouse its beliefs and platform.