21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

The number of ballots cast ahead of Durango’s municipal election on Tuesday has more than doubled – from 9.5% to 21% – since the end of last week, according to the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office.

County Clerk Tiffany Lee said just under 3,000 voters had returned ballots as of Friday. Dozens of last-minute registrations have increased the total number of registered voters in Durango to 14,242 since March 20.

“Right on schedule. I don’t anticipate a huge push,” Lee said.

Five candidates, including two incumbents, are competing for three City Council seats. In ballot order, they are: Shirley Gonzales, Olivier Bosmans (incumbent), Kip Koso, Chris Elias and Jessika Buell (incumbent).



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