Democrat challenger in Florida’s gubernatorial race Andrew Gillum conceded to Republican Ron DeSantis Saturday; ending their high-stakes showdown over who will lead the Sunshine State.

Gillum posted the announcement on social media, saying he wanted to “congratulate Mr. DeSantis on becoming the next governor of the great state of Florida.”

#TeamGillum, our fight continues. Posted by Andrew Gillum on Saturday, November 17, 2018

“Most importantly, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for being part of this campaign. I wouldn’t be here without the support that was shown by millions of Floridians. I encourage y’all to keep fighting for what we believe in,” he added.