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incumbency  

Definition

  • Incumbency refers to the status of a current officeholder. Although the term is commonly used to identify an officeholder running for re-election, this is not considered to be a necessary condition to fit the definition. [Source: Political Encyclopedia of U.S. States and Regions; Incumbency]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-M5XFVZ6H-1

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