Ballot Battle

Photo of Kim Frazier and Gina Oster hugging

The election leaves Republicans firmly in control of Knox County government, but Democrats have a strong showing — and score one upset.

Election 2022: Knox County Mayor

Side by side photos of Glenn Jacobs and Debbie Helsley. Jacobs is in a gray suit with a red tie, and Helsley is outdoors standing next to a tree.

After a first term that included tensions around the response to COVID-19, incumbent Glenn Jacobs seeks reelection against Democrat Debbie Helsley.

Spangler Secures 2nd Term

Spangler speaks at victory party

In other primary results, Helsley is the Dems’ county mayor candidate, and Frazier beat Driscoll in the 11th District Commission contest.