"Incumbency" refers to the current holding of a position or office, especially in the field of politics. It indicates the person who currently holds power, authority, or a specific role. Full definition
Brendan has recently advised on neutralising the advantages of incumbency in relation to the re - procurement of high value central government IT contracts. (monckton.com)
On one hand, there are the natural incumbency advantages of name recognition and access to financial means, but there is more to it than that. (gothamgazette.com)
The Times Union has launched a special report into the institutional advantages of incumbency in the state Legislature, which grants lawmakers perks ranging from extra pay to access to a large staff. (nystateofpolitics.com)