Hartford, Conn.–Tom Foley, the Republican candidate for Connecticut governor, yesterday conceded to Democrat Dan Malloy, despite calls by the state GOP for investigations into the voting process in Bridgeport.

Foley, a former US ambassador to Ireland, said although photocopied ballots that were used in Bridgeport amid a ballot shortage were unusual, they represented the good-faith efforts of people to cast their votes.

“The election on Tuesday, although very close, was a conclusive victory for Dan Malloy,” Foley said, adding that he planned to call Malloy to wish him luck.