What terms are related to challenger?

Related terms include: Incumbent, General Election, Primary Election. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for challenger.

Elections

Challenger

A candidate who runs against the person currently holding an elected office.

A person currently holding an elected office who is seeking re-election.

The final election to fill a political office. For federal offices, held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

An election held to determine which candidates will represent a political party in the general election.

What does "Challenger" mean?: A candidate who runs against the person currently holding an elected office.
What terms are related to challenger?: Related terms include: Incumbent, General Election, Primary Election. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for challenger.