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.

As of the latest tally on Monday evening, Oceanside's incumbent mayor, Esther Sanchez, was losing the race by about 240 votes to challenger and colleague Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim.

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

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.