Although there was an early sense that voter turnout in this week’s elections was steady and “better” than in other years, the roundup of numbers has determined that, actually, it was the worst in 16 years.

Only 36 percent of registered voters cast a vote on Tuesday’s gubernatorial race, according to Philadelphia Magazine. A number that, sadly, is considered “decent.”

Low voter turnout, especially in primary or general elections, has stopped surprising anyone. Voter turnout in Philadelphia in 2010 was 41 percent but 62.8 percent during the 2012 presidential election.

“A combination of deficient awareness, apathy and disenchantment with politicians adds to a brutal climate in which Pew Research Center noted only 15 percent of the American population is truly paying attention,” the Philadelphia Tribune, reported.

Voter registration in Pennsylvania has continued to decline since its record high of 8.8 million  in 2008. As of last week, statewide voter registration count stood at 8.2 million, according to WITF, a broadcasting company located in Harrisburg.

Analysts expected the gubernatorial race to have much more traction because of the high stakes issues at the table, like education funding.

Elected candidate Tom Wolf took 54.81 percent of votes while Governor Tom Corbett received 45.19 percent.

“Wolfs victory was comfortable, but he received fewer votes this year than Corbett received four years ago when he won his first term.” WITF reported.