Incumbent
The sitting president currently holding office, who may seek reelection if constitutionally eligible.
An incumbent president is the individual currently serving as president who is running for reelection. Incumbency is generally considered a significant political advantage because the president has national name recognition, access to the powers of the office, and an established record to campaign on.
However, incumbency can also be a liability when economic conditions are poor or the president's approval ratings are low, as voters may hold the incumbent responsible for national problems.
An incumbent president who has already served two full terms is barred from seeking reelection by the 22nd Amendment. In 2028, no sitting president will be constitutionally eligible to seek a third term.
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The constitutional amendment ratified in 1951 that limits any person to being elected president no more than twice.
A constitutional restriction capping the number of times a person can be elected to a particular office.
The total number of individual votes cast by citizens across the country for each presidential candidate.