Representative Don Barlow
Candidate for Washington State Representative, District 6
Enrolled Member of Ottawa Nation
www.reelectdonbarlow.org/

Don Barlow was unsuccessful in his 2008 reelection bid.

Representative Don Barlow is seeking his 2nd term to represent District 6 in the Washington State House of Representatives, and he is a member of the Ottawa tribe of Oklahoma and a veteran of the Idaho National Guard.  Dr. Barlow’s Indian name is Kish-Ko (first born).

Graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, he also received a Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of Idaho and a Doctorate of Education from Penn State University.  He has worked as a licensed mental health counselor, in corrections, and in higher education.

With an obvious passion for education, he serves on the Spokane School Board, and he was the first Native American elected to this position.  He teaches classes at the Institute of Extended Learning through the Community Colleges of Spokane.

Earlier this year, Representative Barlow sponsored legislation that would give bonuses to middle and high school teachers with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification.  He believes in paying teachers what they are worth to ensure our children are educated in top-notch classrooms.

Representative Barlow, a widower, has three children and four grandchildren.

State of the Race:
INDN’s List endorsed Representative Barlow for his first term in 2006, and we are excited to endorse him again!  He faces three others in Washington state’s new “Top 2” primary system.  Regardless of party preference, all candidates appear on the primary ballot, and the top 2 go on to the general election in November.  Dr. Barlow needs your support to make it to the general where he will ultimately be victorious in this Republican swing district!  Representative Barlow is an INDN’s List Warrior – our only endorsed candidate who supports other INDN candidates by donating over $1000 a year.