a person who is running for office is a candidate
A person running for office is called a "candidate."
A person who runs for a public office is called a candidate, an office-seeker, a contender, or a nominee (if nominated).
The term for a person running for re-election is "incumbent"
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is a political candidate
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In the world, there are several presidential elections going on this year, but I will assume you are talking about the U.S. Yes, Barack Obama is running for reelection.
The mayor who is in office and running for reelection.
Incumbant
Incumbant
Service to constituents.
an open seat
Yes, President Obama is running for reelection in the 2012 election.
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An incumbent is an elected official who holds an office and is running for reelection.
He is known as the "incumbent."
In 2012, Joe Biden is running for reelection as Vice President of the United States.