challenger

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His only challenger was Sokoloff, a senior vice president for asset management at Hackman Capital Partners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Now the challenger faces challenges of its own—and its stock is down about 70% over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the president's most persistent Republican critics, was defeated by a Trump-backed challenger.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

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

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