challenger

Democratic Rep. George Whitesides is facing off against Republican challenger Jason Gibbs, who serves on the Santa Clarita City Council, in the race to represent Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley in Congress.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

A poll published Monday suggested that Le Pen would easily lead the first round of voting in the elections next year, and would defeat any challenger in the second round run-off to win the Elysee.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Now, seeking a third term, he is in a neck-and-neck race with Genta Koja, a youthful challenger backed by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Defense might be the wrong word in Georgia, where polls show freshman Sen. Jon Ossoff handily beating a Republican challenger who keeps some questionable company.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

The challenger went over backwards in sudden collapse, with nothing on his face but blank, blank surprise.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

Asked about potential challengers in the race, in addition to Antonelli, Russell said Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who qualified eighth after a difficult session, "is going to be a threat".

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

They warn in a note that extra pricing transparency may lead consumers to increasingly weigh fees against benefits, which may support challengers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

Richard Neal and Stephen Lynch, who are both in their 70s and have collectively been in office for more than six decades, fended off younger and leftier challengers.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

The biggest hurdle facing the challengers may be the issue of standing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

It then turned and faced its challengers, let out a terrible roar, and disappeared with its kill.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba