The chart compares prospective voter support leading up to the 2012 presidential election.

voter support by gender, october 2012
romney
-- 42% 52%
women -- 52% 43%

this chart demonstrates that

the correct answer is gender. I just took the test.

The answer is A. Candidates running for reelection in 2009 were less likely to win their races.

Explanation:

If you look at the question, you will see the answer is right there. The question states, It has been argued that elected officials are less likely to be reelected if the unemployment rate increases during their term in office. If this is true, which statement is supported by the maps above?. The first sentence has the answer! It says,  It has been argued that elected officials are less likely to be reelected if the unemployment rate increases during their term in office. All you have to do is find the answer that matches this sentence.