No Kings coalition plans over 3,000 early‑voting events on Oct. 17
The No Kings movement and partner groups will hold more than 3,000 early‑voting events across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. on Oct. 17 to boost turnout before the midterm elections.
Key points
- More than 3,000 early‑voting events are scheduled for Oct. 17 in every state and D.C.
- The effort is organized by the No Kings movement and partner groups.
- Organizers say the push aims to make the day the largest single‑day early‑voting effort in U.S. history.
- Ezra Levin of Indivisible described the day as an anti‑election sabotage effort.
- No Kings began as a protest movement during Donald Trump’s second term in 2025.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, organizers of the No Kings movement and partner groups will hold more than 3,000 events in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. to encourage voters to cast ballots early before the U.S. midterm elections.
The coalition says the nationwide push aims to make the day the largest single‑day early‑voting effort in U.S. history and to build a volunteer network to protect the November 3 election results.
“Saturday will be an anti‑election sabotage effort,” said Ezra Levin, co‑founder of Indivisible, a progressive group in the No Kings coalition.
No Kings originated as a protest movement during Donald Trump’s second presidential term, launching three days of nationwide protests in the summer of 2025 that addressed a government shutdown, federal layoffs, immigration enforcement, foreign wars, and related issues.
Your questions, answered
When and where will the No Kings early‑voting events take place?
They are set for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
What is the goal of the No Kings early‑voting push?
To create the largest single‑day early‑voting effort in U.S. history and build a volunteer network to protect the November 3 election results.
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