A Southern Democrat refers to a member of the Democratic Party who hails from the southern region of the United States. These individuals often have different political beliefs and priorities compared to Democrats from other regions.
Related terms
Reconstruction: The period after the Civil War when efforts were made to rebuild and transform the South, including addressing issues related to slavery, civil rights, and social reconstruction.
Controversial election: An election that is disputed or causes disagreement due to factors such as fraud, irregularities, or close margins.
Democratic Party: One of the two major political parties in the United States with varying ideologies and factions across different regions.