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Glenda Parker concedes Senate primary, congratulates runoff candidates SOUTH CAROLINA (WPDE) — Independent U.S. Senate candidate G. Gail Parker has conceded the race and congratulated Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman on advancing to a runoff. Parker thanked her supporters during her concession speech and said she was proud of what the campaign accomplished. “Tonight, the voters have spoken,” Parker said. “While the final result is not the outcome we worked so hard for, I stand before you with a full heart, deep gratitude, and tremendous pride in what we have accomplished together.” Parker congratulated Graham and Norman and said she also wanted to recognize all of the candidates who took part in the race. “Participating is winning,” Parker said. Parker said her campaign was about giving voters another choice outside of the traditional political parties. MORE: Graham, Norman advance in SC special US Senate Primary She said the campaign brought Democrats, Republicans, independents and first-time voters together around issues rather than political party labels. “We ran to prove that independent candidates can compete with integrity, speak honestly, and put community ahead of party politics,” Parker said. Parker also encouraged her supporters to stay involved in their communities and continue holding elected officials accountable. “The campaign may end, but the work continues,” she said. Parker also pointed to the amount of money spent on her campaign. She said she spent $13,000, including the filing fee, during the two-week campaign. “We concede an election, but we do not concede our values,” Parker said. She ended her speech by thanking her supporters and saying she believes independent voices can make a difference.