Vito Barbieri
A candidate for State Representative, position A, Idaho Legislative District 2 in the 2016 Idaho General Election, Nov. 8
Party: Republican
Age: 73
City: Dalton Gardens
Occupation: lawyer; small business owner
Education: Graduated from Westchester High School, Los Angeles, Calif., in 1969. Holds an associates degree from El Camino Junior College, and bachelor’s and law degrees from Western State University in Fullerton, Calif.
Political background: Incumbent, elected to the Idaho House in 2010, 2012 and 2014; seeking re-election to a fourth term.
Work experience: Practiced law in California for 20 years. Since moving to Idaho in 2004, has operated several small businessess, including a catering business and the “Vap-It” electronic cigarette store in Post Falls.
Family: Married. Has three grown children.
Contact information
- Web: vitobarbieri.com
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Vito Barbieri (R) | 17,115 | 72.23% |
| Kathy (Kraack) Kahn (D) | 6,581 | 27.77% |
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