Adriano Espaillat has conceded to longtime U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel in a tightly contested Democratic primary that divided their New York City congressional district along demographic lines.

Espaillat�s campaign says he called Rangel to offer his congratulations on his victory.

Thursday�s call came a day after The Associated Press declared the 84-year-old Rangel the winner.

Rangel led the state senator 47.4 percent to 43.6 percent, a difference of fewer than 2,000 votes, with 100 percent of the vote counted in unofficial results.

In a statement, Espaillat says he�s running for re-election to state Senate.

Rangel didn�t wait for Espaillat�s concession or official confirmation before declaring victory. He proclaimed himself the winner during an unorthodox, hour-long primary night speech.

He says this will be his last term.

(AP)