challenger

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This represents a dramatic shift from the last time Meng faced a primary challenger in 2020, when Meng defeated Meliquiades Gagarin with 65% support to their 20% support, with another candidate receiving around 14% support.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Starmer announced his resignation on Monday and Burnham could be prime minister as early as 17 July if no other challenger emerges.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Any challenger would likely find it difficult to secure the support of the 81 of Labour's 403 MPs needed to join a race.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

In early October, voter anger helped unseat an assembly incumbent in favor of an antidemolition challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

The boxing match pitted Bob Foster, a black American and the light heavyweight champion of the world, against a white challenger from South Africa.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane