Webster Barnaby (born December 9, 1959) is a British-American politician serving as a member of the

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from the 27th district. He assumed office on November 3, 2020.

Early life and education

Barnaby was born in

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. He earned an associate degree in business from

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Career

After working in the hospitality industry in the

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, Barnaby moved to

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in 1991. From 1994 to 2010, Barnaby worked as a district manager for National Write Your Congressman. He later served on the Deltona City Council from 2012 to 2020. A pastor, he has said opening prayers for several Donald Trump rallies. Barnaby was elected to the

in November 2020.

Personal life

Barnaby became a naturalized American citizen in 1998. He and his wife, Silvia, have two children.

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Living people 1959 births People from Birmingham, West Midlands Republican Party members of the Florida House of Representatives African-American state legislators in Florida English emigrants to the United States Florida city council members 21st-century American politicians Naturalized citizens of the United States 21st-century African-American politicians 20th-century African-American people {{Florida-politician-stub