Incumbents usually win, They are usually attract more campaign money and usually have a larger "war chest" of campaign money left over from previous campaigns.
defeated in party primary and general election
Incumbents have run in seven of the last twelve presidential elections.
Chose not to run for reelection.
Nancy Pelosi must run for reelection like all Members of the Legislature.
Chose not to run for reelection.
chose not to run for reelection. (apex)
yes
YES
If incumbents want to run for office again, they have several advantages over opponents. They have name recognition, they funds to travel and meet with voters, and donors are more likely to give them money for their campaigns.
The candidacies weakened support for President Johnson and convinced him not to run for reelection
No, he was assassinated, dead men can't run for president.
Lyndon B. Johnson.