RELATED: Sylvester Turner wins Houston's mayoral runoff election against Tony Buzbee
Turner had 57 percent of the vote compared to Tony Buzbee's 43 percent.
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Buzbee stayed strong, saying his team didn't lose, they just ran out of time.
"I'm not mad. I'm not bitter. I'm not discouraged," he said in a room full of his supporters.
On Saturday night, Buzbee told supporters he will wait until Sunday morning to make a concession speech, holding out hope for final voting returns.
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However on Sunday morning, no speech was made.
Buzbee posted his more literal exit on his Instagram.
"We need a bit of R&R and then we will be back with a vengeance," the caption reads. "Thank you for all of the support!! We love you Houston!"
Buzbee spent $12.3 million of his own money for his campaign.