incumbent
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Incumbent Nick Melvoin, 40, is seeking a third and final term on the Board of Education.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Incumbent president Jose Maria Balcazar, in office for less than two months, was barred from running.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Incumbent vendors also have platforms that have established trust with their customers and benefit from potential risks and costs from switching vendors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, a hobby pilot and the heir to a construction fortune, is widely expected to retain his post, regardless of the election result.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
He can, however, resign, after giving the Incumbent three months' notice.
From The Church Handy Dictionary by Anonymous
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