2011 was a year of revolt for this Chinese village of Wukan, when some 15,000 rose up against officials who they claim sold off much of their land.
The government eventually caved in, and secret ballot elections were held -- an extremely rare move in China's strict one-party system.
Elections for the next village chief are supposed to happen Monday.
Walking along these streets, you'd never know a vote is happening.
This former rebel leader is running for village chief.
He was recently taken in for questioning on corruption charges.
A move he says is an intimidation ploy by the government to deter him from running.
(SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) FORMER WUKAN VILLAGE REBEL LEADER NOW RUNNING FOR VILLAGE CHIEF IN MONDAY'S ELECTION YANG SEMAO SAYING:
"The government is really interfering in this election. This could affect the result of the election, and that's bad. If the government gets too involved, it influences fairness and justice"
