Spring 2008 Elections
PD-Endorsed Dane County Supervisor Candidates
- Barbara Vedder, District 2 - WE WON!
- Wyndham Manning, District 5 - WE WON!
- Chuck Erickson, District 13 - WE WON!
- John Hendrick, District 6 - WE WON!
- Al Matano, District 11 - WE WON!
- Kyle Richmond, District 27 - WE WON!
PD-Endorsed Madison Metropolitan School Board Candidates
- Marj Passman - WE WON!
Spring 2007 Elections
PD-Endorsed Madison Common Council Candidates
- Brenda Konkel, District 2 - WE WON!
- Mike Verveer, District 4 - WE WON!
- Robbie Webber, District 5 - WE WON!
- Marsha Rummel, District 6 - WE WON!
- Lauren Woods, District 8
- Tim Gruber, District 11 - WE WON!
- Satya Rhodes-Conway, District 12 - WE WON!
- Vicky Selkowe, District 15
PD-Endorsed Madison Metropolitan School Board Candidates
- Beth Moss - WE WON!
- Johnny Winston, Jr. - WE WON!
- Marj Passman
Spring 2006 Elections
PD-Endorsed Dane County Supervisor Candidates
- Ashok Kumar, District 5 - WE WON!
- Chuck Erickson, District 13 - WE WON!
- John Hendrick, District 6 - WE WON!
- Al Matano, District 11 - WE WON!
- Kyle Richmond, District 27 - WE WON!
PD-Endorsed Madison Metropolitan School Board Candidates
- Arlene Silviera - WE WON!
Spring 2005 Elections
PD-Endorsed Madison Common Council Candidates
- Lisa Subeck, District 1
- Brenda Konkel, District 2 - WE WON!
- Mike Verveer, District 4 - WE WON!
- Robbie Webber, District 5 - WE WON!
- Judy Olson, District 6 - WE WON!
- Austin King, District 8 - WE WON!
- Brian Benford, District 12 - WE WON!
- Chris Kratchowill, District 10
- Tim Gruber, District 11 - WE WON!
- Sarah King, District 13
- Lori Nitzel, District 15
PD-Endorsed Madison Metropolitan School Board Candidates
- Bill Clingan, Seat 6
Spring 2004 Elections
PD-Endorsed Dane County Supervisor Candidates
- Beth Gross, District 2 - WE WON!
- Brett Hulsey, District 4 - WE WON!
- Echnaton Vedder, District 5 - WE WON!
- Jeff Schimpff, District 10 (lost primary)
- Al Matano, District 11 - WE WON!
- Chuck Erickson, District 13 - WE WON!
- Jeanne Behrend, District 20
- Dorothy Valentine, District 25
- Kyle Richmond, District 27 - WE WON!
- Caroline Werner, District 35 (lost primary)
PD-Endorsed Madison Metropolitan School Board Candidates
- Shwaw Vang - WE WON!
- Johnny Winston Jr. - WE WON!
Spring 2003 Elections
PD-Endorsed Madison Common Council Candidates
- Brenda Konkel, District 2 WE WON!
- Mike Verveer, District 4 WE WON!
- Judy Olson, District 6 WE WON!
- Austin King, District 8 WE WON!
- Jean MacCubbin, District 11 WE WON!
- Brian Benford, District 12 WE WON!
PD-Endorsed Madison Mayoral Candidate:
- Bert Zipperer
Spring 2002 Elections
PD-Endorsed Dane County Board Candidates:
- Brett Hulsey, District 4 WE WON!
- Echnaton Vedder, Dist. 5 WE WON!
- John Hendrick, Dist. 6 (unopposed) WE WON!
- Al Matano, Dist. 11 (unopposed) WE WON!
- Chuck Erickson, Dist. 13 (unopposed) WE WON!
- Joe Lindstrom, Dist. 15
- Andrew Kraiss, Dist. 16
- Jeanne Behrend, Dist. 20
- Kyle Richmond, Dist. 27 WE WON!
- or Scott McCormick, Dist. 27
PD-Endorsed Madison Common Council Candidate:
- Tom Powell, District 5 WE WON!
Spring 2001 Elections
Progressive Dane endorsed the following local candidates in 2001. All of them won in the April 3rd election!
Madison Common Council Races
- District 2: Brenda Konkel WE WON!
- District 4: Mike Verveer(incumbant, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 5: Jessy Tolkan WE WON!
- District 6: Judy Olson (incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 8: Todd Jarrell WE WON!
- District 11: Jean MacCubbin(incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 13: Matt Sloan(incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 15: Kent Palmer(incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
Madison Metropolitan School Board Races:
- Shwaw Vang WE WON!
Fall 2000 Elections
Though Progressive Dane did not run any of its own candidates in the Fall 2000 election cycle, we formally endorsed the Green presidential/vice-presidential candidates Ralph Nader and Winona LaDuke and took an active role in supporting the campaign. In particular, PD's major contribution to the campaign was running the south-central Wisconsin voter identification canvass, in which volunteers go door-to-door to identify Nader supporters.
Spring 2000 Elections
Progressive Dane endorsed the following candidates in 2000.
Dane County Board Races:
- District 5: Tom Powell(incumbent) WE WON!
- District 6: John Hendrick(incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 8: Echnaton Vedder(incumbent) WE WON!
- District 10: Chuck Erickson
- District 11: Al Matano WE WON!
- District 13: Regina Rhyne(incumbent) WE WON!
- District 19: Brett Hulsey(incumbent, unopposed) WE WON!
- District 20: Forrest Aguirre
- District 21: Penny Andrews (lost primary)
Madison Metropolitan School Board Races:
- Bill Keys WE WON!
Progressive Dane Mission
We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
In The News Blog
Progressive Dane's "In The News" blog keeps you up to date on the latest news from (and about) PD. Check here for information on PD's policy initiatives and to read about what our endorsed elected officials are up to.
- More on Spring 2010 Endorsements & School Board Candidate Forum - 01/31
- Small Business Bus Pass Program Passes - 01/12
- Progressive Dane Membership Endorses Incumbents - 12/20
Upcoming Events
Policy Committee needs your help! Stop by the Social Justice Center Sunday, January 17th, 7:00 p.m. for an special meeting and find out how you can make things happen.
Come to Volunteer Night Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 p.m. at the Social Justice Center where many hands make light work.
The Progressive Dane General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison's Downtown Public Library.
It is always a good time to become a member, renewal your membership, or become a sustainer. Go on-line to make a committment to Progressive Dane today.
Full calendar for the next month
