Incumbent

Incumbent is a term used in politics to describe a politician who is currently serving in a particular office.

Definition:

• Incumbent refers to a politician who is currently serving in a particular office, regardless of political affiliation.
• The incumbent is the candidate who is seeking re-election to their current position.

Examples:

• The incumbent president is seeking re-election in the next election.
• The incumbent governor is facing a challenger in the upcoming election.

Key Points:

• Incumbent refers to a sitting politician.
• Incumbent is a term used in politics, not other industries.
• Incumbent candidates have an advantage in re-election, but they can also be vulnerable to challenges.