Donald Kanfer

Donald Kanfer is the Democratic candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 29, in the November 3, 2026 general election, against Republican incumbent Webster Barnaby.[1] A large animal veterinarian who has lived in Volusia County for more than 40 years, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that insurance costs and housing affordability are central concerns.[2]

Kanfer graduated from East Meadow High School, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1972, and received an M.D. from the University of Parma in 1983, according to Ballotpedia.[1] His listed career experience is as a veterinarian.[1]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Kanfer said he has lived in the DeLand area since 1986 and raised his family there.[2] He listed involvement in his Rotary club, county and state veterinary associations, and prior service as a supervisor on the Volusia Soil and Water Conservation District, and said he had twice before been a candidate for county council.[2] He named insurance costs, housing affordability, and the degradation of the environment, including growth and traffic, as his key campaign messages.[2] He also said he is passionate about preserving local communities and the environment and about limiting state interference in county and municipal government decisions.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.