Around city, the Spanish support incumbent (7)

I believe the answer is:

electee

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'incumbent' is the definition.
(someone who was elected)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Another definition for electee that I've seen is " chosen one".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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