In a general election, it is MOST important that a candidate...
A) gain support from the President.
B) appeal to as many voters as possible.
C) win enough support from his or her party.
D) get enough signatures to be placed on the ballot.
A general election is the main election in which the officials are chosen by vote (popular or electoral) for office. This is different from the primary election which decides the candidates who will represent each political party in an election.
