Videos & Photos Of Kane Winning Mayor Election, WWE Statement
As noted, Kane won the election for Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee this week. The veteran WWE Superstar won the race which he has been promoting and talking about in the media for the past several years.
Following his victory in last night’s election, WWE issued the following statement via their official website to congratulate Kane:
Kane elected Mayor of Knox County, Tenn.
According to WATE.com in Knoxville, Kane has been elected Mayor of Knox County, Tenn., tonight, capping a path to office that began over a year ago for the former WWE Champion.
Kane came away with a strong political victory following a narrow victory in the primary election two months ago.
Congratulations to Kane on his election!
In addition to the video directly above that features Kane talking about winning the election, featured below are some photos of his victory from last night.
Knox County mayoral candidate Glenn Jacobs — aka the WWE pro wrestler Kane — is waiting for early voting results. WWE cameramen are here. One said he spent the day with Jacobs, “mostly in the rain.” pic.twitter.com/Yx9ALrcWSt
— Travis Dorman (@travdorman) August 3, 2018
New Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs addresses the crowd at the Crowne Plaza.
LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/yzWJJcX2N8 pic.twitter.com/SUeOOOVBM3
— WATE 6 On Your Side (@6News) August 3, 2018
Here’s a clip from his speech. pic.twitter.com/oeA85HefBp
— Travis Dorman (@travdorman) August 3, 2018
Glenn Jacobs takes the stage… "somebody told me we were about to do a cage fight" @wvlt pic.twitter.com/PtUkVQ7nox
— Brittany Tarwater (@WVLTBrittany) August 3, 2018
Just spoke with Glenn Jacobs, who has a commanding lead in the Knox Co Mayoral race. The one time I am regretting NOT wearing heels! @wvlt pic.twitter.com/VmOdCvdAYW
— Brittany Tarwater (@WVLTBrittany) August 3, 2018
Right now: Glenn Jacobs speaking to supporters. Declared Knox County Mayor. pic.twitter.com/XY8NHZl4ga
— Kristin Farley (@krisfarley) August 3, 2018
Jacobs celebrating an early projected victory for Knox County Mayor. I’m wishing I had a stool. More on @wbir pic.twitter.com/FUto2f68Q8
— Daniel Sechtin (@DanielWBIR) August 3, 2018