Why Do State Legislators Rely More on Their State and Local

Why do state legislators rely more on their state and local parties for election assistance than do their congressional counterparts?

A) because state legislators are not able to make campaign-related decisions on their own
B) because state legislators base their main talking points directly on state and local public policy
C) because members of Congress do not like to make visits to their home states
D) because members of Congress have easier access to funds and other campaign resources from other sources