With 98 percent of precincts reporting and a 5,700-vote lead, Gov. Pat Quinn declared victory in the Democratic primary.  But Dan Hynes vowed to see all the votes counted.

In a speech to supporters, Quinn said, "The time for fighting is over. The people have won and we have won this election!”  He added, “I think it’s important to understand that the primary is over. ... When the winning candidate emerges from the primary, we unite behind that candidate for the cause of Illinois.”  Watch:

But moments earlier, challenger Dan Hynes had refused to concede in his own address.  "There are thousands of ballots that haven’t been counted. And whatever the outcome, it’s important for Illinois to get this right. So we say, ‘Hang in there, hold on tight," he said. “Let’s just keep fighting until tomorrow.”