challenger

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Incumbent Kenneth Mejia, who is running for a second term, faces challenger Zach Sokoloff in the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

China has emerged as the sole credible challenger to the U.S. in the race for artificial-intelligence leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

If these Chinese companies prove to be a successful challenger, more investors will look to fund Chinese LLM developers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

While a derby defeat to Lille last weekend did see them lose ground on PSG, Lens remain the most credible challenger to the league leaders heading into this season's final straight.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The challenger went over backwards in sudden collapse, with nothing on his face but blank, blank surprise.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov