reformist

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In the mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is running slightly ahead of progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman and the reformist Republican Spencer Pratt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The philosopher, lawyer and reformist member of Colombia's main opposition party considers Uribe her "father."

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Embassy in Tehran in 1979 and later became a reformist politician pushing for environmental protections and women’s rights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But Iran's newly elected reformist president, Hassan Rouhani, convinced him that their dire economic straits gave them no other choice but to do everything they could to lift crippling international sanctions.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

While we were not yet ready to announce such a suspension, we wanted to provide Mr. de Klerk with enough encouragement to pursue his reformist strategies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela