A politician who cannot, or has announced he or she will not, run again for his or her office is called

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A politician who is not running for re-election or who has declared that he or she will not run again is considered a "lame duck." This term is typically used to refer to politicians who are still serving out their current term, but who do not have to worry about re-election or pleasing their constituents.

A Politician Who Cannot, or Has Announced He or She