Rebuilding Hope with Strategies for Republicans to Stay Engaged After the Election

The recent election results have left many Republicans feeling disappointed and uncertain about the future. It is natural to experience frustration after a setback, but our strength lies in its ability to recover, regroup, and move forward. This post explores practical ways for Republicans to maintain optimism and resilience, stay engaged, and build a stronger foundation for future success. By focusing on doing good to the city we are in, loving our neighbors and praying for our elected officials we can stay positively focused.

Dillon Honcoop, Communications Director for Save Family Farming, speaks to RWWC in October

Understanding the Moment

Election losses can feel like a personal blow, but they also offer a chance to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and where we can improve. Sometime we are very distracted by national politics, and it is true there are some downward currents from it. On the national level the Democrats were motivated to turn out because of the shut down.

The growth of voters that embrace communism also known as “democratic socialism” has grown dramatically in our county over the past three years. We first saw this with the vote in rent, relocation assistance, and minimum wage increase. We see another drastic jump in our most recent election. I think it’s also important to note that when Trump wins people get too comfortable and don’t vote in local elections. We saw this state wide.

In the District 3 County Council race, there were multiple factors, but the redistricting of D3, adding more of Bellingham, really changed the demographics of it. Another critical issue related to this district (Everson, Sumas, Kendall) is that the floods of 2021 displaced and moved many (conservatives) out of this area. Generally, conservatives are leaving our state and the ones that are left, are not prioritizing voting.

Grassroots Efforts

Grassroots activism remains the backbone of any political party. This is why the Let's GO Washington Initiatives are the key to moving our state forward with common sense issues. These are the 80/20 issues that are non partisan. When the current TWO are qualified by the end of the year, these will be front and center for the next legislative session.

By focusing on these critical issues, conservatives can see the direct results of their work and stay motivated. Get signatures and plan to turn them in on Dec 2 at the RWWC Luncheon or Dec 6 at the Super Signing Event in Lynden with Brian Heywood:

Planning for the Future

Looking ahead with a clear plan helps transform uncertainty into hope. Effective planning involves:

• Analyzing election data: Understand voter behavior and identify areas for improvement.

• Setting realistic goals: Break down long-term objectives into manageable steps.

• Investing in candidate development: Train and mentor future leaders who reflect the party’s values and can connect with diverse voters. Invite young women to our luncheons to hear the speakers and engage with relevant topics and issues.

• Engaging younger generations: Create programs that involve young Republicans in politics early on. This is an area where the Republican Women of Whatcom County are excelling. We are supporting programs to send high school students to conferences where they can be educated and inspired by engaging speakers to learn what it means to be conservative. In two years we have sent 20 students to Young America's Foundation Conferences from Santa Barbara to Washington DC!