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.

Gloria, who previously served on the City Council and in the state Assembly, was leading political newcomer Larry Turner, a Marine veteran and police officer, by 54.6% to 45.4% with 62% of ballots cou

Mayor Todd Gloria maintained a nearly 10-point lead over San Diego police officer Larry Turner Wednesday, with thousands of ballots yet to be processed. Incumbent Gloria held a 54.5% share of the vote compared to Turner's 45.

"Nearly half of this city voted for change and my hope for San Diego is that this is a wake-up call to current leadership that San

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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 election.