[2] Instead, focusing on local elections, by 1997 ProDane had grown strong enough to be the 2nd-largest party, after the Democrats, in Dane County.

[3] In 2005, Madison mayor and Progressive Dane member Dave Cieslewicz remarked, "For all intents and purposes, they are the [city’s] governing party right now.

"[2] In this period, ProDane raised the Madison minimum wage,[2][4] created a "sister city" link with Rafah, Palestine,[4] and passed a sexuality non-discrimination ordinance.

Last revised in 2011, Progressive Dane's county platform supports many progressive policies, including: Living wages and economic development, open and democratic government, public safety and protection, land use, transportation and environmental protection, affordable housing, quality human services and efficient, effective government.

[8] Last revised in 2010, Progressive Dane's city platform identifies the following goals and principles: Improve quality social services and public health; seek sustainable economic development, progressive tax justice and responsible land use; provide safe, efficient, accessible transportation; support affordable housing and tenant rights, an open and democratic government, and support employment rights of city employees and protect civil rights and liberties.

Madison and Fitchburg offices are elected in odd years in April (shown below), Dane County offices in even years, and School Board on both: In the 2003 mayoral election, ProDane endorsed Green and Socialist candidate Bert Zipperer in the first round, who lost.