Thousands attended 'No Kings' rallies across the US on Saturday to encourage early voting in the upcoming midterm elections, building on two years of anti-Trump demonstrations.
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01Summary
- 01Rallies were held in cities including New York, Washington, DC, and Atlanta on 17 October 2026.
- 02The No Kings network has more than 3,000 events planned across the US.
- 03Organisers described the events as nonpartisan, aiming to help voters make a plan to vote early.
- 04In Atlanta, City Councilman Michael Julian Bond urged the crowd to vote ahead of the 3 November general election.
- 05The Trump administration sued California on Thursday to bar mail-in ballots from people the federal government identifies as likely noncitizens.
02Why it matters
Early voting can reduce queues and potential issues on election day; these rallies aim to boost turnout and protect the integrity of the midterm vote.
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