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Reelection Campaign

A reelection campaign is a political effort by an incumbent officeholder to secure another term in office. This process involves various activities such as fundraising, advertising, public speaking, and debates, aimed at persuading voters to support the incumbent candidate over their opponents. In Hebrew, this concept is translated as קמפיין לבחירה מחודשת. Similarly, in Spanish, it is known as campaña de reelección, and in French, it is referred to as campagne de réélection. Key contextual information includes the incumbent's advantage, often referred to as the incumbency advantage, which encompasses factors like name recognition, established voter support, and access to campaign funds. Reelection campaigns are crucial in political systems that allow for multiple terms, as they enable incumbents to maintain their positions and continue implementing their policies.