The electoral competition model suggests that __________.

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The electoral competition model suggests that candidates will move toward the median voter, instead of becoming more extreme in their positions, as the campaign progresses. This is because the goal of candidates is to win the support of the largest number of voters possible, and the median voter represents the center of the political spectrum. This theory also assumes that voters have a rational and informed behavior, and are more likely to vote for a candidate who represents their own views or interests.

The Electoral Competition Model Suggests That __________