party loyalist

noun

: a person who is a loyal member of a political party

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But for a political reporter, the gathering offers a chance to hear how the candidates message to the party faithful and check in with party loyalists on their mood ahead of the fall election. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Florida’s Republican political leaders tried to convince party loyalists at their annual convention Saturday to treat Democrats as their enemy — but intraparty battles loomed over the event instead. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026 Advertisement The primary for Massie’s seat challenged many party loyalists who were forced to choose between a long-standing Republican congressman and the clear wishes of the President. — Connor Greene, Time, 20 May 2026 Calvert is a party loyalist who has supported virtually every war and big-spending program his GOP colleagues supported. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for party loyalist

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“Party loyalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20loyalist. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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