Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds is conceding the governor’s race to Republican Bob McDonnell.

“I called Bob McDonnell a little while ago and congratulated him and wished him well,” Deeds said.

Deeds said the campaign has been the “adventure and highlight of my life. Carrying your banner for governor is just the highest honor.”

Deeds is now looking forward to Virginia’s future.

He said Virginia’s issues “are not going away just because we didn’t get the result we wanted tonight.”