incumbent
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Incumbent treasury chief Rachel Reeves has made a strong commitment to meeting the fiscal rules and markets will search for similar reassurances from any potential successor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
Incumbent Democrat Karen Bass was up against progressive City Council member Nithya Raman and Pratt, who is a registered Republican.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Incumbent LA mayor Karen Bass garnered enough votes to advance to the general election on Tuesday night.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Incumbent Newsom is believed to have his eyes on the White House in 2028, following in the footsteps of one Ronald Reagan, who occupied the governor's mansion from 1967 to 1975.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
For many years the Incumbent and Wardens have provided and distributed a Dole of 40 loaves, for which there has been no legal responsibility resting upon them.
From The Annals of Willenhall by Hackwood, Frederick William
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