Comptroller Dan Hynes has conceded in Illinois’ Democratic primary race for governor, giving the party nomination to Gov. Pat Quinn, who already declared victory.
Spokesman Matt McGrath says Hynes called Quinn to concede on Thursday morning.
Hynes had refused to bow out of the race the day after Tuesday’s primary, saying he was going to hold on until every vote was counted.
Hynes had trailed his rival for the Democratic nomination by a few thousand votes Tuesday, and Quinn’s lead has grown as more ballots have been counted.
With the Democratic race decided, the spotlight remains on Republicans, who have also been waiting for a primary winner to emerge in the governor’s race.