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A person who holds a public office is called?
an incumbent
A person holding a public office is called -?
an incumbent
An incumbent is?
The incumbent is the current holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent
Another name for a legislator running for re -election?
Incumbent- The person holding a particular political office. Generally, an incumbent seeking reelection has a better chance of winning than those challenging the incumbent do. Incumbent- The person holding a particular political office. Generally, an incumbent seeking reelection has a better chance of winning than those challenging the incumbent do.
Briefly define the term incumbent and describe at least one advantage an incumbent enjoys when campaigning for office?
An incumbent is one who currently holds a political position and is running for that position again. One advantage an incumbent has is name recognition. The voting public has heard their name before as well as they know more about how they have sided on issues in the past increasing the chances of reelection.
