Republican state auditor candidate Chuck Stuber has conceded defeat to incumbent Democrat Beth Wood prior to the conclusion of a statewide recount. 

 

“I want to offer my congratulations to State Auditor Beth Wood and wish her the best on her next term in office, "Stuber said. "My entire professional career has been one of public service, and I hope I will have the opportunity to serve the citizens of North Carolina again in some capacity in the future.”

 

As the recount concluded Friday, the State Board of Elections website showed that Wood had won by 6,054 votes.

 

A recount also settled the N.C. House race in Wilson and Pitt counties. Republican incumbent Rep. Susan Martin’s victory over Democrat Charlie Pat Farris was confirmed by the recount, according to The Wilson Times.