Thomas E. Mann

Incumbency adds a layer of advantage on top of this party dominance. But rather than foster an environment in which members of Congress feel free to buck popular sentiment and wrestle seriously with the problems confronting the country, it reinforces the ideological divide between the parties.

American Sociologist

Marc Andreessen

The joke about SAP has always been, it's making '50s German manufacturing methodology, implemented in 1960s software technology, delivered to 1970-style manufacturing organizations, like, it's really - yeah, the incumbency - they are still the lingering hangover from the dot-com crash.

American Businessman

Ben Sasse

The people I like most are the people who are principled enough on both the right and the left to believe it is their duty to advocate, even though they may lose, and are not committed to their incumbency over the future of America.

American Politician

Shashi Tharoor

India's national elections are really an aggregate of thirty different state elections, each influenced by its own local considerations, regional political currents, and different patterns of political incumbency.

Indian Public Servant

Ted Olson

When politicians seek to restrict political speech, it is invariably to protect their own incumbency and avoid having to defend their policies in the marketplace of ideas.

Wendy Long

The power of incumbency and the power of money is just overwhelming.

American Lawyer

Eric Swalwell

The power of incumbency cannot be underestimated.

Often used in political discussions about the duration of an elected official's service.

Political Context

Used when mentioning the period someone is seeking reelection.

Reelection Reference

Can imply competence and experience while holding a position.

Positive Connotations

Emphasizes that the person is the present holder of an office.

Current Holder

Specified actions or events happen while the individual is in office.

During Office Term

Can suggest an advantage in an upcoming election for current office-holders.

Advantage Implication

In a job setting, it refers to the responsibilities of the current position holder.

Workplace Context

Signifies the specific duties one must undertake as a leader or a manager.