challenger

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Park has raised $1.3 million, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed Friday, while challenger Faizah Malik reported about $520,000 in contributions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Afterwards, WBC mandatory challenger Agit Kabayel entered the ring to make his case.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

Late last week, it appeared likely that Starmer might survive in the medium term, not least because no plausible challenger seemed ready to tangle with Labour’s complicated rules for ousting a party leader.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"Your Grace," he said, "shall 1 summon a new challenger for Brune, or proceed with the next tilt?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin