👉 In a political sense, "incumbency" refers to the position or status of someone who has served in office for a certain period. This can include anyone from a president, governor, senator, mayor, city council member, or any other elected official. The term is often used to describe a person's tenure as leader or representative of their political party or community. In general, incumbency refers to the fact that someone has been in power for an extended period and may have established a strong