"No Kings" rallies across the US urge midterm voters to vote early
Thousands of people gathered at "No Kings" events across the United States on Saturday. The rallies urged voters to cast their midterm ballots early.
Thousands of people attended "No Kings" rallies held throughout the United States on Saturday, 17 October. At the events, voters were encouraged to cast their ballots in the midterm elections early, before election day. US midterms take place midway through a presidential term and decide the makeup of Congress.
Two years of protest marches
Saturday's gatherings built on a series of "No Kings" marches that have been held across the country over the past two years. The source material gives only this general outline: it does not name specific cities, give a precise turnout figure, identify the organisers or quote any speakers.
What can be said from the available information is that the movement focused this time on the election, urging people to use the option of voting ahead of the day itself.
