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DES MOINES, Iowa — Just after the noon hour Wednesday, and 16 hours after voting closed in the state, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District has conceded the election to incumbent Congressman Zach Nunn (R).

Lanon Baccam released a statement:

“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be the Democratic nominee for Iowa’s Third Congressional district. I can’t thank our tireless team enough, including our staff and incredible volunteers, and my family for being with me every step of the way. While this is not the outcome we wanted, the fight for a better Iowa must continue. We still know it’s not okay for politcians to tell women what to do with their bodies, we know there’s still work to do to lower costs, and we have to make sure Iowans can retire with dignity by protecting Social Security and Medicare. Thank you to everyone who stood with me in this race.”

Lanon Baccam, Democratic candidate, IA-03

The concession comes after the campaign did not concede late into election night Tuesday. Iowa Democratic Party Communications Director Paige Godden informed members of the media that the race would not be conceded as there were still votes to count. Baccam did not make an appearance on stage at the watch party at Hotel Fort Des Moines.

Lanon Baccam received 48.07% of the vote in the unofficial results, tallying 197,777 to incumbent Congressman Zach Nunn’s 51.93%, with a tally of 213,625.

View more Iowa Election results here.