a political party formed in 1912 under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, advocating popular control of government, direct primaries, the initiative, the referendum, woman suffrage, etc.
a similar party formed in 1924 under the leadership of Robert M. La Follette.
a political party formed in 1948 under the leadership of Henry A. Wallace.
a US political party, made up chiefly of dissident Republicans, that nominated Theodore Roosevelt as its presidential candidate in 1912 and supported primaries, progressive labour legislation, and other reforms
a US political party, composed mostly of farmers, socialists, and unionists, that nominated Robert La Follette for president in 1924 and supported public ownership of railways and of public utilities and other reforms
a US political party, composed chiefly of dissident Democrats, that nominated Henry Wallace for president in 1948 and supported the nationalization of key industries, advocated social reforms, and opposed the Cold War
(in South Africa) the former name for Progressive Federal Party
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Spruds formally resigned on Monday and Salina proposed a military officer as his replacement but the Progressive party rejected him.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Many younger candidates have run for the City Council as members of the Progressive party — and won seats.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2022
Former vice president Lineth Saborio for Christian Social Unity had 12.5%, and Eli Feinzaig of the Liberal Progressive party had 12.2%.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2022
After 10 days of mass protests, Rosselló said that he will be resigning as president of the ruling New Progressive party and won’t seek reelection in 2020.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2019
Mrs. Trout led, carrying an American flag, and the Illinois banner was carried by Royal N. Allen, a prominent member of the Progressive party and the railroad official who had charge of the special train.
From The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI by Ida Husted Harper
“It’s been a huge advantage for them particularly as elections in Puerto Rico have been decided by small margins,” Tormos-Aponte said of the New Progressive Party.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
He told the BBC last year that his governing Progressive Party was "ready to build better relations with the US", saying: "I think that is terribly important for this country."
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
Since 2016, Taipei’s governing Democratic Progressive Party has cultivated a distinct Taiwanese identity and strengthened ties with global capitals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, head of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, is seeking a second term, running against Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress, Jenniffer González.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
In Parliament, Helen Suzman, the representative of the liberal Progressive Party, cast the lone vote against the act.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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