| Eddie Knox | |
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| Mayor of the City of Charlotte | |
| In office 1979–1983 |
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| Preceded by | Kenneth Harris |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Gantt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 (age 74–75) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
Haden Edward "Eddie" Knox (born 1937) is a North Carolina attorney and politician who served as Mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina from 1979 until 1983.
A native of Davidson, North Carolina, Knox is an alumnus of North Carolina State University and of Wake Forest University law school. Then a Democrat, Knox served in the North Carolina Senate for two terms (1971–74). He chaired the successful gubernatorial campaign of Jim Hunt in 1976.[1] After being elected and re-elected mayor of Charlotte, Knox ran unsuccessfully for Governor of North Carolina, losing in the 1984 Democratic primary. Thereafter, Knox switched parties and became a Republican. In 2004, Knox again crossed party lines and contributed money to John Edwards for President. In 2005, Knox switched parties again and became an Independent.
| Preceded by Kenneth R. Harris |
Mayor of Charlotte, NC 1979 - 1983 |
Succeeded by Harvey Gantt (D) |