challenger
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In 2020 she trailed her Democratic challenger in pre-election polling.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
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
And those fears appeared justified as the challenger struggled to cope with Dubois' relentless pressure.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
White Claw maker Mark Anthony Brands is getting in on the burgeoning hard sports drink category with RefreshAde, a challenger brand to SuperLyte and SportsAde.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 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
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In House races, at least 47 Republican incumbents were outraised by Democratic or independent challengers, according to Punchbowl News.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 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
Some 200 qualifiers from last year's Easdale event and others around the world will compete along with 200 challengers, selected by ballot because the contest is so oversubscribed.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The challengers included Bebe Rebozo and other Nixon friends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
First, Peter Fitzgerald decided not to run for reelection, clearing the field for challengers and relative newcomers like my husband.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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