Hopeful day for democracy in Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles holds a campaign rally April 7 in Caracas. /Reuters photo by Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Venezuelan acting President Nicolas Maduro campaigns April 11 in Caracas. The country's longtime president, Hugo Chavez, died March 5. /AP photo by Ramon Espinosa

The polls open across Venezuela in a few hours. It's always hopeful when a country attempts to hold a democratic election.

Fair elections are at the heart of democratic government. The Venezuelan people would be best served with a fair vote today. A free and fair election is a Bullwork of Democracy.