Probably since the first real election. That is for the 3rd presidency. Because G. Washington willingly stepped down after 1 term so there was no incumbent.
Accusations of disgracing the presidency by an opponent are not uncommon in political campaigns. However, the frequency of such accusations can vary widely depending on the specific dynamics of each election. It is difficult to provide an exact number, but it is not uncommon for incumbents to face accusations of disgracing the presidency during their reelection campaigns.
Herbert Hoover, Republican and incumbent president.
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was the 33rd governor of California (1967-1975)and the 40th President of the United States (1981-1989).In seeking the governorship of California in 1966, his opponent was two-term incumbent Edmund G. (Pat) Brown. In his re-election in 1970, he defeated Jesse Unruh.In seeking the Presidency, he won against Jimmy Carter(the incumbent President) in 1980 and against Carter's Vice-President, Walter Mondale, in 1984. Reagan's Vice-President, George H.W. Bush succeeded him as President in 1989, defeating Democratic opponent Michael Dukakis.
His opponent in the election became vice president.
Gerald R. Ford, the incumbent President, was Carter's opponent in 1976.Ronald W. Reagan was his opponent when he ran for re-election in 1980.
His opponent in the election became vice president.
His opponent in the election became vice president.
opponent
Martin Van Buren , the incumbent President, ran against him in 1840.
The word "incumbent" is used to describe the candidate who is currently in office. Since Barack Obama is the president, he is thus called "the incumbent." This may change when the 2012 election is held, but as of today, he remains the incumbent, and his opponent is called the "challenger."
Alexander Stephens
His opponent in the election became vice president hope I helped you
His opponent in the election became vice president