MADISON, Wis. - Scott Resnick conceded the mayoral election to incumbent Paul Soglin Tuesday night.

Resnick told News 3 he was calling Soglin to concede around 9:15 p.m. As of 9:30 p.m., Soglin had 72 percent of the votes with 71 percent of precincts reporting.

"We knew we had an uphill battle," Resnick said Tuesday night. "Soglin had strong name recognition and showed he was favored by Madison residents."

Soglin said his first priority is following through on housing and job commitments he's made, especially jobs for youth.

Resnick, who currently holds a spot on Madison's common council and started his own business in his UW dorm, put equality gaps and fair Internet access at the top of his priority list during his campaign. Soglin said his chief goal for the next four years is to eliminate poverty in Madison.

Soglin and Resnick faced off in multiple community debates, and addressed topics ranging from race and issues facing youth to affordable day care and body cameras.