By Tom Scanlon | Scottsdale Progress
Even with thousands of votes to count, Mayor David Ortega seemed to concede a loss to challenger Lisa Borowsky early Wednesday morning.
“Congratulations to Ms. Borowsky, the 13th mayor of Scottsdale,” Ortega said, in an email to the Progress.
But, when asked for clarification, Ortega said he was not conceding: “We have to wait until all votes are counted on my race.”
With the first 107,639 ballots counted, Borowsky was leading Ortega 53.5% to 46.5%.
“I feel great,” Borowsky said Tuesday night after a frantic day of meeting voters at polls. “I’m getting positive response from everyone I talk to.”
Ortega met with supporters at a private event in Old Town.
“Scottsdale’s high turnout is exceptional and I am thankful for the results thus far,” he said late Tuesday night. “Looks like my race is a cliffhanger.”
