Eddie Knox | |
|---|---|
 Knox in 1982 | |
| 49th Mayor of Charlotte | |
| In office 1979–1983 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth R. Harris |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Gantt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haden Edward Knox January 22, 1937 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
Haden Edward Knox (born January 22, 1937)[1] is an American attorney and politician who served as the 49th 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.[2] 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.[citation needed]
Presently,[as of?] H. Edward Knox is a senior partner at Knox Law Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Knox is also a principal owner and developer of Verdict Ridge Golf Club located in Denver, NC.