In the time since senators have been popularly elected rather than appointed, which of the following is true?

A. Fewer senators seek reelection than sought reappointment.
B. They have been far more successful at winning reelection than they were at winning reappointment.
C. They have been far less successful at winning reelection than they were at winning reappointment.
D. They have been about as successful at winning reelection as they had been in persuading state legislatures to return them to office.


Answer: D

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