PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Despite a ballot packed with important local measures, Pueblo County is experiencing lower-than-expected voter turnout ahead of Election Day.

As of this morning, just over 21,000 people have voted, representing about 18% of the ballots sent out, according to Pueblo County Clerk and Recorder Candace Rivera.

This year's ballot includes several measures, including whether to have a city manager or mayor, extending the half-cent sales tax, and council member races.

Rivera is hopeful for a last-minute surge.

"I am surprised, and I do hope we can get those numbers up. We're expecting about 15 to 20,000 between today and tomorrow. Here in Pueblo County, it's traditional, most people vote on election day," Rivera said.

Voters have until 7 p.m. tomorrow to cast th

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