Primary challenge
In addition, officeholders are frequently seen as de facto leaders of their party, eligible to establish policy and administer affairs as they see fit.In such an area, particularly those that have been gerrymandered, members of the party feel more at ease to challenge current officeholders, because no loss of the seat is expected.Such organizations may be able to convince their supporters to endure the difficulty of voting, while other eligible voters may not want to take the trouble for a "minor election."This figure includes incumbents running unopposed or against paper candidates, meaning credible primary challengers have a higher rate of success.This also includes incumbents running unopposed or against paper candidates, meaning credible primary challengers have a higher rate of success.