incumbent
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In the mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is running slightly ahead of progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman and the reformist Republican Spencer Pratt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
He then nominated LaNeve for Army vice chief of staff after sidelining the incumbent, Gen. James Mingus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Riquelme is challenging incumbent Florentino Perez in this weekend's election.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Voters often use by-elections to "kick" the incumbent government.
From BBC • May 28, 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
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