opponent
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Platner’s primary opponent, Maine Gov. Janet Mills, suspended her campaign in late April, clearing his path.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In 2020, the last time Collins was reelected, polls predicted she would lose to her Democratic opponent, but she secured reelection, even as the state went for Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In office he joined the Congressional Progressive Caucus and distinguished himself as a forceful opponent of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When she came up for reelection, her primary opponent latched onto her record.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Bobby quickly downed his opponent, who called to another player to try his hand with the boy; and he, too, was defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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