incumbency

Example Sentences

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Mr. Miyares, whose mother fled Cuba, has the advantage of incumbency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jimmy Carter’s appearance became more diminutive during his incumbency, but his teeth became bigger; Ronald Reagan’s face went from smiling to hollowed and ghostly.

From Salon

Now in his 11th two-year term, Green’s de facto incumbency could be difficult for any newcomer to overcome.

From Salon

Sadhwani said she expects Steel to have the classic incumbency advantage, particularly given the Vietnamese community’s record of supporting the Republican Party.

From Los Angeles Times

The winner of the special election will have the benefit of incumbency in the November election for a full term representing the southern end of the Central Valley in the next congressional session.

From New York Times