SAN ANTONIO - Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones Monday conceded her Texas congressional race to Republican Rep. Will Hurd.

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The race was called for Hurd early in November, but it was later determined the race was too close to call.

Ortiz was attempting to become Texas's first Filipina-American and openly gay member of Congress.

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Hurd is a two-time incumbent and former CIA agent.

Ortiz Jones issued the following statement:

“Our campaign was based on the belief that everyone is equal - equally deserving to be heard at the ballot box and served in our communities. We worked hard to make this a reality, understanding this is the only path toward the more perfect union that our founders envisioned.

“While we came up short this time, we ran a race of which we can be proud. I remain committed to serving my community and country, and I wish Will Hurd the courage to fight for TX-23 in the way in which our district deserves.”

On November 7, only 689 votes separated Ortiz Jones and Hurd.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.