Vito Barbieri
A candidate for State Representative, Pos. A (GOP), Idaho Legislative District 2 in the 2012 Idaho Primary
Party: Republican
Age: 72
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) | 3,147 | 57.01% |
| Mark Fisher (R) | 2,373 | 42.99% |
Related Coverage
Idaho businessmen to challenge GOP allies
Tax-protesting Idaho state Rep. Phil Hart has drawn an opponent in the upcoming May GOP primary, as has his ally in their North Idaho legislative district, Rep. Vito Barbieri. Longtime local businessmen Ed Morse and Mark Fisher have jointly announced their legislative bids, with Morse challenging Hart and Fisher challenging Barbieri. The primary election is May 15.