DEANNA BELLANDI
Associated Press Writer
CHICAGO – Comptroller Dan Hynes conceded in Illinois’ Democratic primary race for governor on Thursday and threw his support behind Gov. Pat Quinn, who already had declared victory.
“The people have spoken and the votes have been counted. I’m here to report that we rose up and fell just a little bit short,” Hynes said.
Hynes said he called Quinn to congratulate him. He urged people to support Quinn and dismissed the strife during what had often been a contentious campaign as “a spirited discussion about our future.”