Webster Barnaby | |
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| Member of theFlorida House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | David Santiago |
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| Born | (1959-12-09)December 9, 1959 (age 65) Birmingham,West Midlands,England,United Kingdom |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Silvia |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Deltona, Florida, U.S. |
| Education | Birmingham Metropolitan College (AA) |
Webster Barnaby (born December 9, 1959) is a British–American politician who has served as theFlorida State Representative since 2020. From 2020 until 2022 in the 27th district and after redistricting, for the 29th district from 2022 until 2024. He is a member of theRepublican Party.
Barnaby was born inBirmingham,West Midlands,England,United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He earned an associate degree in business fromBirmingham Metropolitan College.[1]
After working in the hospitality industry in theUnited States Virgin Islands, Barnaby moved toDeltona, Florida in 1991. From 1994 to 2010, Barnaby worked as a district manager for National Write Your Congressman. He later served on theDeltona City Council from 2012 to 2020. A pastor, he has said opening prayers for severalDonald Trump rallies.[2] Barnaby was elected to theFlorida House of Representatives in November 2020.[3]
In March 2022 the Florida Supreme Court approved new legislative maps drawn by the state Legislature which redrew the maps for many Florida districts. Because of these, Barnaby ran for, and won, Florida House 29 on November 8, 2022. His current term in District 29 ends on November 5, 2024.[4]
During an April 2023 debate on abathroom bill, Barnaby referred totransgender people as "demons andimps" pretending to be part of this world, after comparing them to themutants of theX-Men franchise. He later apologized.[5][6]
Barnaby became a naturalized American citizen in 1998. He and his wife, Silvia, have two children.[2]
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