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Graham was up for reelection against a well-funded challenger, Jaime Harrison, and had a crowded fundraising schedule, said Tongour, but they eventually found a time.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 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

And in his opening public remarks, Xi messaged the U.S. and China should avoid “the Thucydides trap,” where the world’s foremost power and its rising challenger are doomed to go to war.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

“When I beat him, I’ll be one of the greats in this division, and then the next challenger will come and try to take the belt from me,” Van said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

The challenger spun around in surprise, and Pax charged him headlong.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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

Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, who is fending off his own challengers for the party chair, said on Monday he remained committed to the coalition but would need changes to Merz’s economic plans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

Barrera acknowledged his primary win over the other Democratic challengers was largely thanks to the CTA, which he said “made all the difference.”

From Los Angeles Times ● 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

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