Kane Wins Election to Become Mayor of Knox County, TN

WWE
Aug 2, 2018

Glenn “Kane” Jacobs has won the election for mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, running as a Republican and defeating his Democratic opponent Linda Haney by 65%-35%.

Kane first publicly announced that he was “seriously considering” running for the mayoral seat in May of 2016. He won the Republican primary on May 1 of this year by just 24 votes.

His term will begin on September 1. Knox County mayors serve four-year terms, with a two-term limit.

Trending
  1. WWE SmackDown Taping Spoilers for June 26th Episode from London, England – NXT Talent Makes Official Main Roster DebutWWE SmackDown Taping Spoilers for June 26th Episode from London, England – NXT Talent Makes…
  2. Tony Khan Names His New "Four Pillars of AEW" Among Newer AEW SigningsTony Khan Names His New “Four Pillars of AEW” Among Newer AEW Signings
  3. WWE NXT Results – June 23, 2026 – NXT Women's & NXT Titles Matches Contract Signings, Aaron Rourke vs. Tristan AngelsWWE NXT Results – June 23, 2026 – NXT Women’s & NXT Titles Matches Contract…
  4. Joe Doering Brain Cancer Update - Doering Entering Hospice Care SoonJoe Doering Brain Cancer Update – Doering Entering Hospice Care Soon
  5. WWE: Trick Williams & Lash Legend Gets Married, The Rock on Why Seth Rollins’ Stomp Is His Favorite Finisher Wrestling Move, Nattie Receives New Guinness World Record For Most Submission Wins in WWE HistoryWWE: Trick Williams & Lash Legend Gets Married, The Rock on Why Seth Rollins’ Stomp Is…
  6. TNA Hall of Famer Reportedly Set for Role at TNA Slammiversary 2026TNA Hall of Famer Reportedly Set for Role at TNA Slammiversary 2026