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Today marks the Pierce County Primary election, dagnabbit, and it's fascinating - not because it's supposed to be but because ... OK, it's supposed to be. Tacomans will vote on one City Council seat and two School Board positions. Throughout the county, we're looking at a battle for Milton mayor; races for council positions in Orting, Puyallup, University Place and Tacoma City Council Position 1; contests for Puyallup School District No. 3 and Tacoma School District No. 10; four people battling for Fire Protection District No. 22 and a race for Peniinsula Metropolitan Park District Commissioner Position 5. The Pierce County Audiot's website has the scoop.

You should consider yourself lucky: All you've got to do to get in on the action is vote today.

But how?

This is a vote-by-mail-only election. Ballots must be postmarked by midnight or dropped off at a designated collection spot by 8 p.m. For secure drop box locations, click here.

Remember to rip out the "I Voted" sticker from your nifty Voter's Pamphlet and wear it proud.