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Jeb Bush elected Governor of Florida

On 3 November 1998 Jeb Bush, son of former President George H. W. Bush, was elected Governor of Florida, defeating Democrat Kenneth 'Buddy' MacKay; he was re-elected in 2002. His victory gave Republicans control of the governor's office and both houses of the Florida Legislature for the first time in more than 120 years.

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On 3 November 1998 Jeb Bush, son of former President George H. W. Bush, was elected Governor of Florida, defeating Democrat Kenneth 'Buddy' MacKay; he was re-elected in 2002. His victory gave Republicans control of the governor's office and both houses of the Florida Legislature for the first time in more than 120 years.

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Factrail. (2026). Jeb Bush elected Governor of Florida. Factrail. https://factrail.ai/facts/jeb-bush-elected-florida-governor-1998-11-03

https://factrail.ai/facts/jeb-bush-elected-florida-governor-1998-11-03

Accessed 15 October 2026.

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