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Wilson, a first-time candidate, unseated incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in part because voters were unhappy with the status quo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Yet Trump has also shown an uncanny fondness for incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying that despite turbulent trade relations, he and the veteran leftist, both 80, have "excellent chemistry."

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Former Rep. Cori Bush raked in more cash from California donors than in-state supporters in her bid to unseat incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, the seat she had held previously.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

“For the average business owner who’s opening up their shop every morning, the numbers don’t feel the same,” said Kim Roney, a city council member challenging the incumbent mayor in November.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I thank you, ladies. And now, I am afraid that it is incumbent upon us to ask you to recommend to us a fine hotel in the neighborhood.”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Republican incumbents Ken Calvert and Young Kim are facing off to keep their seats in Congress and represent California’s 40th District.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The accusations prompted the incumbents, including Rodriguez, to release their own video on the city’s Instagram account, reiterating the city’s response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

However, incumbents continue to defend, and in some cases regain, market share.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

While it is true that AI is disrupting corporate software, the incumbents are mounting a defense.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

When Faye came down from Sacramento and opened her house there was a flurry of animosity from the two incumbents.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck