challenger

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Under party rules, any challenger would need the support of 81 Labour MPs -- 20 percent of the party in parliament -- to trigger a leadership contest.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He also promoted the GOP challenger to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tina Forte, in 2024 as well as Bresnahan’s 2024 campaign.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

California challenger Glacier was co-founded by Rebecca Hu-Thrams.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Unified Board of Education District 4 race will feature incumbent Nick Melvoin and challenger Ankur Patel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He stood tall in the icy wind and looked down at the young challenger, and at the dog that lay limp in his arms.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner