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What does voting non-incumbent mean?
The incumbent is the current holder of a political office. To vote "non-incumbent" would mean to vote for the challenger to the incumbent's position.
Briefly define the term incumbent and describe at least one advantage an incumbent enjoys when campaigning for office?
An incumbent is one who currently holds a political position and is running for that position again. One advantage an incumbent has is name recognition. The voting public has heard their name before as well as they know more about how they have sided on issues in the past increasing the chances of reelection.
What are the advantages of a House incumbent vs Senate incumbent in the election cycle?
Because the House of Representatives has a term of two years and must run another election campaign to maintain his or her seat, this is a disadvantage compared to an incumbent senator. A senator has a term of six years and has more time to develop a strong voting base to help ensure his or her reelection.
What is the singular possessive of incumbent?
The possessive form for the singular noun incumbent is incumbent's.
What is the opposite of incumbent?
The incumbent is the current office holder, the "challanger' is the person running against the incumbent
Who is the incumbent prisident?
Barack Obama is the incumbent president.
Who is the incumbent for Democrats?
Barack Obama is the incumbent democratic president.
Which presidential candidate is the incumbent?
The incumbent in an election is the current office-holder. For the 2012 Presidential race, the incumbent is Barack Obama.
Why is it easier for the electorate to make a judgement about an incumbent candidate than a challenger?
Depending on the size of the voting district, it can be difficult to unseat an incumbent member of Congress as they are already established. It is particularly difficult if the voting population is set in its ways and unlikely to vote in someone new.
A person who holds a public office is called?
an incumbent
What president was eleceted twice the governor of Texas?
the incumbent (your mom) the incumbent (your mom)
What does incumbent mean?
An incumbent is an elected official who holds an office and is running for reelection.
