Some in the opposition say the only way to protest is to abstain. Others say doing so will let the government “say they won without resistance.”

Venezuelan voters have the chance to choose lawmakers, governors and other elected officials against a backdrop of heightened government repression.

Venezuelans will return to polls Sunday, ten months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed a third term in elections marred by violence and allegations of fraud. The issue of voter participation is the big unknown as the main opposition has urged citizens not to legitimize what they see as yet another sham election by voting.