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No Kings movement holds early voting rallies across US states

Nationwide · pinned on Los Angeles, United States · Oct 17, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 17.

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Why they are protesting
Organizers called rallies to encourage voter participation and early voting ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.
What they want
Demonstrators wanted to promote early voting, election protection, and voter education.
What changed
Oct 17: No Kings demonstrations and early voting rallies took place across Los Angeles and other US cities.
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What protesters want

  • Encourage eligible citizens to cast their ballots early
  • Promote voter education and participation options
  • Support election protection and observer training

Organised by: 50501, 50501 SoCal, Los Angeles No Kings Coalition, American Civil Liberties Union

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

The No Kings movement organized thousands of rallies across all 50 US states on Saturday, October 17, 2026, shifting focus from previous anti-administration protests to encourage early voting ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. In Los Angeles, events included a music festival, neighborhood gatherings, and a rally and march starting at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles organized by 50501 SoCal, the Los Angeles No Kings Coalition, and more than 30 other groups. Smaller demonstrations also occurred along the Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach boardwalk. Partner organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union described the nationwide events as joyful celebrations of voting rights, while participants also raised concerns regarding the Trump administration and federal immigration enforcement.

Timeline

  1. The No Kings movement held over 3,000 early voting rallies across the United States, including events in Los Angeles.123

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