Donald K. Barbieri (born 18 November 1945), American businessman and politician, is Chairman of Red Lion Hotels Corporation, a position he has held since 1996. In 2004 he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, running as a Democrat in the Fifth Congressional District of Washington. In the General Election, Barbieri lost to Republican Cathy McMorris, 39.98% to 60.1.%
Since 2004 Barbieri has served as chairman of the Spokane County Democratic Election Committee. A past Trustee of Gonzaga University, he lives in Spokane, Washington.
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