‘No Kings’ October 17 protest: 2,500 rallies, marches, and parties in all 50 states urge Americans to vote early in midterm election

Thousands of events are scheduled for Saturday, including voter drives and local election defense workshops, in a united push for voting rights.

A “No Kings” protest outside the State Capitol building on March 28, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. [Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images]

The “No Kings” movement, which began as a populist protest against the Trump administration, has now morphed into a get-out-the-vote movement ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on November 3.

On Saturday, October 17, “No Kings: Vote Early” is scheduled to take place, and more than 2,500 events are on the map in all 50 states. Organizers are preparing a range of events, from protests to neighborhood block........

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