challenger
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The delayed automated people mover at LAX, lags in street improvements and road safety initiatives are some of the challenges that mayoral incumbent Karen Bass or challenger Nithya Raman will face next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
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
But Hrgovic, 34, has Cuba's Frank Sanchez waiting as a mandatory challenger.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The tennis challenger starts strong but soon loses confidence in his playing.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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
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
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
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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