The primary antagonist who becomes President of the U.S. through charismatic demagoguery. He heads a totalitarian government with his militia, the Minute Men, despite being opportunistic and unintelligent.

Manager of the Beulah Valley Tavern and lover of Doremus Jessup, known for her progressive and feminist beliefs. She is an important figure in the resistance movement within the narrative.

Doremus Jessup’s wife, a homemaker more concerned with domestic matters than politics. She provides comfort and familiarity to Doremus but has little involvement in political resistance.

The older daughter of Doremus Jessup, who fits the Corpo regime’s ideal of women. Her character undergoes significant change as she joins the resistance against the totalitarian state.

Doremus Jessup’s younger daughter, initially more focused on dreams of becoming an architect than politics. Her journey involves joining the resistance after refusing loyalty to the Corpo regime.

A former labor leader and communist turned garage mechanic, who serves as a foil to Doremus Jessup’s liberal beliefs. He represents a different ideological perspective within the political landscape of the novel.

The Republican presidential candidate who loses to Windrip. Initially an establishment politician, his views evolve throughout the narrative in response to the changing political climate.

The mastermind behind Windrip’s political campaign, known for his intelligence and manipulation of public opinion. His character explores themes of power and control.

A key military supporter of Windrip who rises to a position of significant power. His actions reflect the militarized nature of the regime and its influence on the country.

An academic who supports Windrip’s regime and assists with public relations through writing and other intellectual efforts. His loyalty to the regime influences his actions throughout the story.

The Jessup family’s handyman who becomes a supporter of Windrip and rises within the ranks of the Minute Men, using his position to settle personal grievances.