| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| RESEATS | Elects the incumbent |
| cardinals | A leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the pope and form the Sacred College, which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number) |
| PRESGEORGEBUSH | The incumbent |
| REELECTS | Returns the incumbent |
| UNSEATS | Defeats the incumbent. |
| UNSEAT | Beat the incumbent |
| UNSEATED | Defeated the incumbent |
| REELECT | Choose the incumbent |
| UNSEATS | Defeats the incumbent |
| UNSEAT | Beat, as the incumbent |
| UNSEAT | Defeat, as the incumbent |
| vicar | Church of England incumbent receiving a stipend but not the tithes of a parish |
