I can't say it was the most uplifting day of my political life, but I did my civic duty today and voted in the primary. Since the Democratic presidential nominee is a foregone conclusion and I've been gerrymandered into some pretzel-shaped congressional district that cuts me off from Austin's representative, I had few options on my ballot. Sheriff, a couple judges, a county commissioner or two - those were the contested races. I guess it's the act of voting that's the important thing, but it was not a great day for democracy.