Miguel Ortega awaits election results at Mariscos Chihuahua
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Miguel Ortega takes a loss against Lane Santa Cruz in the fight for the Ward 1 Tucson City Council Democratic primary spot, on August 1, 2023.
Miguel Ortega takes time to thank all of his coalition while he gives his concession speech that follows the ballot count results on election night in Tucson, Ariz., August 1, 2023. Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
Miguel Ortega supporters Billy Peard, left, Cecilia Cruz-Baldenegro, Salomon Baldenegro, middle, Maricela Robles wife of Ortega, and their two sons listen to Ortega's speech following his loss Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
Billy Peard, left, listens to a phonecall while he and Miguel Ortega wait for the ballot count to come in on election night in Tucson, Ariz., August 1, 2023. Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star
Supporters of Miguel Ortega gather at Mariscos Chihuahua on election night in Tucson, Ariz., August 1, 2023 Grace Trejo / Arizona Daily Star