(CNN) Democrat Conor Lamb announced Wednesday that his Republican opponent, Rick Saccone, has conceded in the close special election last week for Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District. "Just got off the phone with my opponent, @RickSaccone4PA, who congratulated me & graciously conceded last Tuesday's election," Lamb tweeted Wednesday. "I congratulate Mr. Saccone for a close, hard-fought race & wish him the best. Former Saccone campaign spokesman Patrick McCann said he had spoken to Saccone's team Tuesday. National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Jesse Hunt also confirmed that Saccone had conceded.

Source: CNN March 22, 2018 00:04 UTC