Larry Turner, the police officer and political novice whose long-shot challenge to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria drew unexpectedly big money and competition in the late stages of the campaign, conceded the race Wednesday, eight days after the election concluded.

Mayoral candidate Larry Turner on Wednesday thanked his supporters for their "sheer grit and determination" in a close race and conceded to incumbent Todd Gloria.

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Larry Turner has conceded in the race for San Diego mayor, officially ending what had transformed into a competitive challenge to incumbent Todd Gloria in the final weeks leading up to the

Incumbent Gloria held a 54.5% share of the vote compared to Turner's 45.4%, a lead that has closed slightly since initial results but still appears insurmountable with a 33,000-vote deficit.