challenger

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Middleton gave himself $2.5 million that cycle, despite having little in the way of primary opposition and no Democratic challenger.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The Republican primary in the state’s Fourth Congressional District is a contest between seven-term incumbent and MIT graduate Rep. Thomas Massie and challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

California challenger Glacier was co-founded by Rebecca Hu-Thrams.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But the markings here were strong: the challenger hunted this territory, and the threat in his scent was unmistakable.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker