All ballots for the primary and special elections most be returned today.

Ballots can be returned by mail or simply be dropped off in one of the drop boxes around town.

By mail, ballots must have a first class postage and be postmarked by August 6.

Ballot drop boxes are located throughout the county and no stamp is needed. Ballots must be in drop boxes by 8:00 p.m. on August 16.

In West Seattle and White Center, there are ballot drop box vans located at the West Seattle Stadium (4432 35th Ave. S.W.) and the White Center at Greenbridge Library (9720 8th Ave. S.W.).

This election is the first step to deciding the new mayor of the city of Seattle, school board candidates for the district covering Ballard, funding for parks and more.

For more info, visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elections/currentelections/201308.aspx