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Buddy MacKay
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay, Jr. (born March 22, 1933) is an American politician and diplomat. He served as Governor of Florida, following the death of then-Governor Lawton Chiles.[1] He served as Governor for less than a month. He is the last Democrat to serve as Governor of Florida.[2]
Quick Facts The Honorable, 42nd Governor of Florida ...
Buddy MacKay | |
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42nd Governor of Florida | |
In office December 12, 1998 – January 5, 1999 | |
Lieutenant | None |
Preceded by | Lawton Chiles |
Succeeded by | Jeb Bush |
14th Lieutenant Governor of Florida | |
In office January 8, 1991 – December 12, 1998 | |
Governor | Lawton Chiles |
Preceded by | Bobby Brantley |
Succeeded by | Frank Brogan |
Presidential Special Envoy for the Americas | |
In office 1999–2001 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Mack McLarty |
Succeeded by | Otto Reich |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Bill Young |
Succeeded by | Cliff Stearns |
Florida State Senator from 6th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – November 5, 1980 | |
Succeeded by | George Kirkpatrick |
Personal details | |
Born | Kenneth Hood MacKay, Jr. (1933-03-22) March 22, 1933 (age 91) Ocala, Florida |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Anne Selph (m. 1960) |
Education | University of Florida |
Profession | lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1955–1958 |
Rank | Captain |
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