Ahead of May 25 elections, Venezuela’s mock voting drill tested automated ballot machines and voter protocols. Key stakes include 285 legislative seats, governorships, and public confidence in electoral transparency.

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The National Electoral Council held a Mock Voting Exercise this Saturday, May 10th, at authorized centers throughout the country. The objective of this initiative was to familiarize citizens with the automated voting system using electronic ballot boxes. At the same time, it provided practical experience ahead of the elections to elect deputies to the National Assembly, governors, and legislative councils on May 25th.

The exercise allowed for the evaluation of the functioning of the voting machines, verification, testing of the vote-counting platform, and analysis of the technical and logistical performance of the electoral system. It also ensured that all phases of the process faithfully reflect the popular will, and aimed to train electoral inspectors.

The streets of Caracas enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere. Citizens were eager to vote for their representatives, demonstrating confidence in the institutions and a commitment to strengthening participatory democracy, even as the country’s economy shows signs of growth.

_{Venezuelans vote peacefully in the May 10 electoral simulation, preparing for upcoming regional elections}

Citizens had the opportunity to explore the four stages of the electoral process: identification, casting their vote, depositing their ballot, and registering in the voting book. This process simulated real-life voting conditions, reaffirming the transparency, speed, and modernity of the automated system.

More than 20 million Venezuelans are eligible to vote. Chavista and opposition candidates are represented by 36 national parties, of which 10 are regional parties and 8 are indigenous organizations. A total of 285 National Assembly seats, 24 governorships, and 260 state legislative positions will be contested.

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