ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Congressman Marc Molinaro is conceding.

In a video posted Tuesday on Facebook, the outgoing Republican lawmaker thanked his supporters and volunteers. Molinaro called serving the 11-county 19th Congressional district “the honor of a lifetime.”

“Our race didn’t go the way we had hoped,” Molinaro said. “I am so proud of what we built together.”

Molinaro, who lost by 1%, also congratulated Congressman-elect Josh Riley. “I wish you and your team success,” Molinaro stated in the video. “And I hope you’ll listen closely to the voices of every single person who calls this district home. They’re counting on you.”

The 2024 race between Molinaro and Riley was a rematch from 2022, which was similarly a slim win.