November 11, 2022 4:00 a.m.

Alex Skarlatos has conceded his run for office in the 4th Congressional District.

Thursday night the Roseburg Republican released a statement that said, “The Associated Press has just called my race, and I want to congratulate my opponent, Val Hoyle”.

Skarlatos said, “I also want to thank all of my supporters who always stood behind me, especially through vicious and personal attacks against my character, and it’s something I will always be extremely grateful for”.

His statement concluded by saying, “While I have always been passionate about properly managing our forest, along with helping our veterans, I know there are avenues outside of elected office toward achieving these goals and I look forward to what the future holds”.

It was Skarlatos second run for the U.S. House. He was defeated by Congressman Peter DeFazio in 2020. Hoyle will replace DeFazio, who is retiring after serving in Congress since 1987.