This year’s state convention, which will elect a new party chair and other officers, will be held June 1-2 at the Potawatomi Hotel and Casino in Milwaukee. Deadline to request delegate credentials: May 10. Deadline for delegates to join the party or renew, if needed: May 18. For membership questions, contact Luis Varela, VC of Membership,… Read More
May meeting: Mahlon Mitchell, action fair
How do we build labor movement for the 21st century in Wisconsin? Action fair and forum with Mahlon Mitchell and others. Please join us! When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 Where: Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison
April meeting: What Would a Green New Deal Look Like for Wisconsin?
We’ll have a panel discussion followed by an “action fair” with local climate advocacy groups.The panel discussion will feature Satya Rhodes-Conway (Madison Mayor-Elect), Keith Reopelle (Director of Dane County’s Office of Energy and Climate Change), and Dan Rohwer-Nutter (DPW Environmental Caucus). The action fair will include Citizens Climate Lobby, MGE Shareholders for Clean Energy, 350 Madison, Four Lakes… Read More
Full endorsement list for April
Following votes at membership meetings in February and March, the Democratic Party of Dane County is pleased to endorse the following candidates in the April 2 election. Note that the county party does not endorse in judicial races, but that in the important Supreme Court race, Lisa Neubauer is the more progressive candidate. Italics indicate… Read More
March meeting: Madison mayoral forum and spring candidate endorsements
Our March membership meeting will begin with a Madison mayoral forum, featuring candidates Paul Soglin and Satya Rhodes-Conway. John Nichols of The Capital Times and The Nation will moderate. This event is co-sponsored by the Four Lakes Groupo Sierra Club. After the forum concludes we will consider spring candidates from around the county for party… Read More
2nd CD convention is March 16
The 2nd Congressional District convention will elect new officers, consider resolutions, and hear from a variety of speakers, likely including candidates for state party chair. Dane Dems members are encouraged to attend. When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16 Where: Ho-Chunk Convention Center, S3214 Cty Rd BD, Baraboo To be a delegate: Register online with the… Read More
Spring endorsements
The county party membership has endorsed the local candidates below. More endorsements will be considered after the primary, at the March 20 meeting. Note that the party does not endorse in judicial races, but in the critical state Supreme Court race, the clear progressive is Lisa Neubauer. Please support these great Democratic candidates: Cottage Grove … Read More
Miller-Miller dinner coming in April
Please join your fellow Dane County Democrats for our second annual Miller-Miller Dinner, a fundraiser in honor of two great Dane Dems. When: Sunday, April 7 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Meet and Greet with Silent Auction, appetizers, cash bar 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Dinner and Awards presentation Where: The Coopers Tavern 20 West Mifflin St., Madison Tickets: $60 per… Read More
February meeting: Anderson, endorsements, resolutions
We’ll hear from Rep. Jimmy Anderson at our February membership meeting. We’ll also endorse candidates running in the April election. And we’ll vote on resolutions to forward to the Congressional District and State conventions; if you would like to propose a resolution, see this guide and bring copies to hand out. Please come! What: February… Read More
Rae, Neubauer to appear at January membership meeting
DNC Secretary Jason Rae and state Supreme Court candidate Lisa Neubauer will speak at our upcoming membership meeting. Please come! When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 Where: Concourse Hotel, 1 W. Dayton St., Madison