nonincumbent
/ˌnɑnɪnˈkʌmbənt/
adjective
- Not currently holding a particular office or position, especially in politics.
- Nonincumbent politicians often have a harder time raising campaign funds.
- The nonincumbent candidate won the election by a large margin.
- The debate included both incumbent and nonincumbent participants.
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noun
- A person who does not currently hold a particular office or position.
- The nonincumbent gave a speech about bringing fresh ideas to the city council.
- Several nonincumbents are running for the school board this year.
- In this race, the nonincumbent has less name recognition than the current mayor.
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