It’s the final countdown — just a few hours left before ballots are due by 8 p.m. No postmarks necessary if you drop those ballots at your nearest county drop box or voting center.

Across the city and King County, voters are weighing in on some big races like who will be Seattle’s next mayor, King County’s first new executive since 2009 and the city attorney contest.

Several city and county council seats are also up for grabs, along with Seattle School Board positions shaping the future of local education. And don’t skip those ballot measures. One would boost Seattle’s investment in children and youth programs, while another would renew funding for King County’s emergency medical services.

We’ll be watching as initial results arrive tonight at around 8 p.m. — but for now, it’s all about

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