[1][2][self-published source] Barreto was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives in 2014.
He succeeded Dean of the House, Republican Bob Jenson.
[4] On December 11, 2020, Barreto and 11 other state Republican officials signed a letter requesting Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum join Texas and other states contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election in Texas v. Pennsylvania.
Rosenblum announced she had filed in behalf of the defense, and against Texas, the day prior.
[5] Barreto and his wife, Chris, a RNC National committeewomen, reside in Cove.