The median voter theorem states that:
candidates whose policies reflect the preferences of the median voter are more likely to win an election.
politicians choose policies that, on average, generate more benefits than costs for the average voter.
the median voter tends to be the most informed voter.
political success depends on candidates taking positions that are either to the right or to the left of the political center.
The correct statement regarding the median voter theorem is:
Candidates whose policies reflect the preferences of the median voter are more likely to win an election.
The median voter theorem suggests that in a majority-rule voting system, candidates will position their policies to appeal to the median voter, as this voter is pivotal in determining the outcome of the election.