I have been involved in the election process in Anne Arundel County for the last four election cycles. Functioning as a chief judge three times, as well as other duties from canvassing to picking up ballots at drop boxes, including correctional facilities. I have been impressed with the competence of the people involved, both full-time and temporary. The process “chain of custody” for ballots is thorough. However, I am surprised by the gap in the structure of the board of elections.