challenger

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The filings show City Controller Kenneth Mejia has a far smaller war chest than challenger Zach Sokoloff, who is on sabbatical from his role as a senior vice president at Hackman Capital Partners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The challenger largely kept his cards close to his chest, though he suggested the ultimate achievement would be to outpoint one of boxing's modern greats over 12 rounds.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Streeting is popular on the right of Labour, while a would-be challenger on the left could be former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Under Labour Party rules, a contest is triggered when 81 lawmakers back a specific challenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

David offered himself to Saul to fight Goliath, the Philistine challenger.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli