No Kings Movement Organizes Early Voting Push Before Midterms

Over 3,000 “No Kings” events are planned for the upcoming Saturday, as organizers transition from protesting to engaging early voters. These events will occur across the United States, encouraging voter participation before the midterm elections. The aim is to move beyond protesting President Donald Trump and into action at the polls with the election two weeks away, which will determine if the Republican Party maintains control of Congress.

A spokesperson stated, “For more than a year, millions have united against the notion that power belongs to kings, billionaires, or self-serving politicians. Our marches have opposed government overreach and aimed to build our influence. As Election Day nears, voting has become our primary way to express ourselves.”

The White House reacted to the planned events, with spokeswoman Lauren Bis suggesting the group should rename itself. Bis commented, “The ‘No Kings’ organizers discussing voting in the election indicates that renaming is necessary. This November presents a clear choice between President Trump’s commonsense policies and the Democrats’ radical socialist plans.”

Understanding the ‘No Kings’ Movement

The “No Kings” initiative is a broad anti-Trump coalition that emerged in 2025 after his return to the presidency. Organizers felt he wielded power contrary to America’s founding principles. The first large-scale protests occurred on June 14, 2025, coinciding with a military parade for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. Protestors displayed signs protesting Trump administration policies like mass deportations, some depicting crowns with a slash through them.

Despite the focus on Trump, Indivisible, the group behind “No Kings,” emphasizes that retaining political power with the people is essential. The Saturday events will emphasize early voting, with numerous Americans likely to vote before the official Election Day, November 3. The actions planned are smaller and focused on community engagement rather than large gatherings.

The spokesperson highlighted the significance of October 17, stating, “It’s a celebration, orientation, and activation aimed at promoting early voting and building the capacity for nonviolent people power needed to counteract attempts to undermine our elections.”

Locations and Details of ‘No Kings’ Events

Newsweek has documented many events scheduled by “No Kings,” although specific details for all 3,000 events aren’t fully available. Events include online meetings and rallies occurring throughout the day, spanning towns and cities nationwide.

Guidelines for Early Voting in Midterms

Early voting has started in several states, particularly in pivotal areas like Georgia and Texas, with Georgia experiencing a surge in early voting. Early voters may visit designated polling places, such as county election offices or temporary voting centers. Alternatively, mail or absentee ballots can be utilized depending on state laws. The procedure of early voting is similar to voting on Election Day, including checking in, obtaining a ballot, casting a vote, and submitting it.

Not all states offer early voting. Alabama, Mississippi, and New Hampshire mostly restrict early casting to absentee ballots under specific conditions.