In Smalltown there is a local election where two candidates are competing for a city council seat. Candidate Jonas has received significant financial support from a large corporation known for its influence in local politics, while Candidate Hernandez has relied on grassroots donations from individual citizens.
Question: Based on the scenario described, which of the following statements BEST illustrates the potential impact of political contributions on the electoral process?
A. Candidate Hernandez is more likely to win because the candidate with lower financial backing tend to win local elections.
B. Candidate Jonas is more likely to win because they have the financial support of a powerful corporation.
C. Statistically, both candidates have an equal chance of winning as financial backing bears little impact on political outcomes.
D. Candidate Hernandez is guaranteed to win because grassroots donations generally total more than corporate contributions.