On average, incumbency re-election rates since World War II are

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Since World War II, incumbency re-election rates have been consistently high. In the House of Representatives, the average re-election rate is around 92 percent, meaning that incumbents are almost always successful in winning their re-election bids. In the Senate, the average re-election rate is slightly lower at around 80 percent, but still much higher than in most other democracies. Therefore, option C is the best answer.

On Average, Incumbency Re-Election Rates Since World War II Are