Voting Information
When are the upcoming elections?
2009 Spring Elections are here. The Primary Election is Tuesday, February 17th, the General is Tuesday, April 7th.
Where are the polling places in Dane County?
You must first know your district, then see the listing of polling places. You can find your district and polling place on the Madison City Clerk's website. For Dane County voting info, please visit Dane County Clerk's website
How do you register to vote?
In Wisconsin, you must have lived at your location for at least ten days before registering to vote. You must register with your city, town or village clerk before the election or at the polls on election day. You can call the City Clerk's office to find out where to register or vote. In Madison, the number is: (608)266-4601.
More Resources:
Current elected officials endorsed by PD
Learn more about instant runoff voting
Instant runoff voting is gaining support as a more democratic alternative to our current winner-take-all/plurality voting system. For more information, take a look at these web sites:
- The Center for Voting and Democracy - http://www.fairvote.org
- Instant Runoff Voting - http://www.instantrunoff.com
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
