Why Does It Typically Cost More Money to Win a Seat

Multiple Choice

Why does it typically cost more money to win a seat on the Texas Supreme Court than a seat on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals?

A) The Texas legislature has placed a strict cap on the spending for the criminal appeals court election campaigns.
B) There are few interest groups that contribute money to criminal appeals court candidates' campaigns, which keeps the costs of the election down.
C) Judges running for the criminal appeals court do not have to be elected in a statewide election.
D) Fewer people are interested in the court of criminal appeals.
E) There are more positions available on the criminal appeals court, so the seats are not as coveted.