Primary definition
A term used to describe an individual who has been sworn into public office and is currently serving in the position.
Also known asincumbent · public official · elected official · official · holder of public office
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A term used to describe an individual who has been sworn into public office and is currently serving in the position.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Office Holder. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 2, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/office-holder
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