1. A political candidate who advocates for fundamental or revolutionary changes to the existing system, institutions, or policies
The radical candidate promised to completely overhaul the healthcare system.
O candidato radical prometeu reformular completamente o sistema de saúde.
2. A candidate whose views or proposals are considered extreme or far removed from mainstream political positions
Many voters were skeptical of the radical candidate's proposals for economic restructuring.
Muitos eleitores desconfiavam das propostas do candidato radical para a reestruturação econômica.