Final answer:
The level of office the candidate is seeking is not a factor influencing the amount of money spent running for office.
Step-by-step explanation:
The factor that is not influencing the amount of money spent running for office is D) what level of office the candidate is seeking. Factors that do influence the amount of money spent include whether the candidate is new or the incumbent, the amount of money raised, and the candidate's popularity. For example, incumbents generally have a better chance of being elected and candidates who raise more money may have a greater chance of winning.