incumbent

US /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/
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en funciones, actual

currently holding an office or position

:
The incumbent president is seeking re-election.
El presidente en funciones busca la reelección.
The incumbent senator has served for two terms.
El senador en funciones ha servido durante dos mandatos.
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titular, ocupante

the holder of an office or post

:
The new candidate is challenging the incumbent.
El nuevo candidato está desafiando al titular.
It's difficult to unseat an incumbent with a strong record.
Es difícil desbancar a un titular con un historial sólido.