Mecklenburg County election workers preparing for primary season

Polls are set to open in Mecklenburg County on Thursday morning, as early voting for the March 5 primary begins. From waiting in line to casting your ballot, election officials behind the scenes are working tirelessly to make sure your vote is safe and secure. 'If exercising the right to vote is one’s civic duty, protecting that right is an election official’s civic decision. The director of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, Michael Dickerson says right after an election is over, the work begins to get ready for the next one."This is our job. This is our career choice," he said.This includes preparing anywhere between 3,000-4,000 people who decide to get involved in democracy.Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.