1in·cum·bent 
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ noun
plural in·cum·bents /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ noun [count] : a person who holds a particular office or position
▪ Voters will have the chance to see the incumbent and her opponent in a series of three debates. ▪ Incumbents often have an advantage in elections.
▪ Voters will have the chance to see the incumbent and her opponent in a series of three debates. ▪ Incumbents often have an advantage in elections.
