Glenn “Kane” Jacobs Officially Wins Knox County Mayor Primary Election

Glenn “Kane” Jacobs has officially won the Republican primary for mayor of Knox County, TN after provisional ballots were counted today.

After election day on Tuesday night, Kane had just a 17 vote lead, with 43 provisional ballots remaining to be counted. After they were counted today, Kane actually picked up seven votes, while the runner-up, Brad Anders only picked up one additional vote.

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Kane officially declared victory and his opponent congratulated him.

Provisional ballots are counted… I'm proud to be the official Republican nominee for Knox County mayor! Thanks to the @knoxvotes for your exemplary work and ensuring an open and transparent process.

— Glenn Jacobs (@GlennJacobsTN) May 3, 2018

BREAKING: Brad Anders congratulates Glenn Jacobs in Knox County Mayoral race. pic.twitter.com/CeCon4ziJU

— Robert Grant (@RobertGrantWVLT) May 3, 2018

He will now go on to face the Democratic candidate, Linda Haney in the general election on August 2. Knox County votes heavily Republican, so he is the favorite to win and become the next mayor.