Republicans can repeat success of I-2066

I-2066, “Protect Energy Choice,” was a light in the darkness for Washington state conservatives on election night last month.

It was one of the few victories claimed by Republicans in a state dominated by Democrats. But what picture does this win paint? What can we learn and how can we grow from this victory?

We believe the success of I-2066 establishes a numerical map toward victory that we can leverage to our advantage in future elections.

For background, Initiative 2066 gave voters the power to protect natural gas for heating, cooking and other uses. The initiative stopped state and local g...