Buddy MacKay
American politician (1933-2024) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 91
Kenneth Hood "Buddy" MacKay Jr. was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 42nd governor of Florida from December 12, 1998, to January 5, 1999, upon the death of Lawton Chiles. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 14th lieutenant governor of Florida from 1991 to 1998.
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During his career, he also served as a state legislator and as a United States representative and special envoy. McKay is to date the last Democratic Governor of Florida, and until his death in 2024, the last living one.
