challengers Definition

contender, competitor, rival, competition, contenders, rivals, opponents, adversaries, competitors, competing, objectors, incumbents, candidates, hopefuls, opponent, newcomer, victor, frontrunner, pacesetters, comers, races, candidacy, finishers, heavyweights, successors, pretenders, backers, foes, reelection, possibles, runoffs, lightweights, incumbant, absentees, nemeses, longshot, champions, officeholders, winner, pursuers, qualifiers, victories, aspirants, chasers, runner, rans, voters, noncandidate, titlist, favorites, nominees, endorsee, votes, supporters, opposition, reoppose, finalists, dissenters, defenders, regulars, incumbency, upstarts, lieutenant governorship, election, wins, titleholder, rematch, neophyte, provisionals, entrants, scorers, colts, suitors, underdog, electioneers, strong suit, cryptograph, ballot, tyros, questioners, tossup, independents, councilmen, termer, detractors, vie, endorsements, defeats, wannabes, accusers, compatriot, committeewoman, electee, sprinters, outsider, inamorato, decider, fillies, bidders, stablemate,