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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early in the midterms.

The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on prior No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.

Listen to this article with a free profile. Demonstrators hold up banners as they march across the Memorial Bridge during a “No Kings” protest in Washington on Saturday. Jose Luis Magana / AP..

Published: Oct. 17, 2026, 8:27 PM PDT, by the Associated Press

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years’ worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.

A band entertained what appeared to be a few hundred people in caps and coats at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. Despite the chilly weather, many in the crowd danced to the tunes. “VOTE EARLY” and “HANDS OFF MY VOTE!” were among the many signs held aloft.

At an Atlanta rally, City Councilman Michael Julian Bond told the crowd to urge others to vote ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.“The Constitution gives you one power, right? That is the power to vote. Are you gonna use that power?” he said.“You don’t see Superman giving up his power,” Bond continued.

“You don’t see Black Panther giving up his power. You don’t see Wonder Woman giving up her magic lasso. So why would you give up your right, your power, your obligation to vote? Be a super hero, use your power. Go to the polls and vote.”

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