That seems to be more total number of voters than 2008 ??
Yes. 2008 was 10,500 voters, so that is 4,000 more. The change is not a measure of voter enthusiasm, just of get out the vote efforts and publicity.
Here’s another joke — a caucus in Dem primary in NV, where union bosses get to observe each and every union voter pick a side that goes against the union party line.
Can you imagine a more intimidating scene?