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MacKay had lost the governor’s race the previous month to Republican Jeb Bush, who was sworn in as governor in January 1999. Florida has not had a Democrat in the governor's office since MacKay.

MacKay was born in Ocala in 1933 and obtained both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida.

The former Democratic governor took a nap after lunch ... With Democrats still largely in control of Florida politics, MacKay was expected to sweep past Mack and hold Chiles’ seat.

He was 91.The former Democratic governor took a nap after ... Democrats still largely in control of Florida politics, MacKay was expected to sweep past Mack and hold Chiles’ seat.But Mack ...