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More than 3,000 No Kings rallies held in all 50 US states on Saturday sought to rally voters to the polls ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Here are photos from the 50 states. Click here for an article about the mobilization.
Alaska
Demonstrators rally at a No Kings protest in Juneau on Oct. 17, 2026
Alabama
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Protestors holding signs at the fourth “No Kings” protest in Montgomery, Alabama, on Oct. 17, 2026
Arkansas
The Raging Grannies of Northwest Arkansas sang during a voter education event in Springdale, Arkansas on Oct. 17,2026
Arizona
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego speaks on stage while other speakers join him in holding up ballots at the downtown Phoenix No Kings protest at Grant Park on Oct. 17, 2026.
California
Protesters march up 1st Street as the “No Kings – Vote Early” march makes its way through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday.
Connecticut
Members of the Umbrella Brigade and Justice Singers warm up before a “No Kings: Vote Early” rally at New Haven Green on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Colorado
No Kings protests in Colorado meant to help protect the November election
District of Columbia
Demonstrators take part in a “No Kings: Vote Early” rally near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C
Delaware
This news report covers the “No Kings Protest” held in Downtown Wilmington, Delaware, as part of a nationwide movement
Florida
About a thousand protesters gathered at Daniels Parkway and U.S. 41 in Fort Myers on Oct. 17 for a No Kings: Vote Early protest.
Georgia
People take part in a “No Kings” protest as part of a nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging early voting ahead of the midterm elections in Atlanta, on Oct. 17, 2026.
Hawaii
Thousands gathered in Downtown Honolulu on Oct. 17 for a nationwide day of action to raise awareness for the midterm elections.
Iowa
“Our country is in distress,” says Linda Gill as she displays the American flag upside down at the No Kings rally Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 in Des Moines.
Idaho
A sizable crowd gathered at the Idaho State Capitol in downtown Boise on Saturday for a “No Kings” protest aimed at urging people to vote.
Illinois
“No Kings” rallies held in Chicago, across nation ahead of midterm elections
Indiana
No Kings rally outside Indiana governor’s residence urges voters to turn out in November
Kansas
No Kings rally at Topeka Capitol urges all to vote
Kentucky
People stand near and in an intersection in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, as part of the No Kings rally on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Loisiana
Buddy Spell of Covington waves a large flag as part of a No Kings rally held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Massachusetts
17 October 2026, US, Harvard: No Kings action on the Common by residents and neighbors urging people to make sure to vote during the upcoming Mid-Term elections.
Maryland
Dark skies and a chilly day didn’t deter residents of Beltsville, Maryland, who came out on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, for the community’s third No Kings event.
Maine
Roughly 400 people rallied in Bath on October 17 as part of the national No Kings day of action.
Michigan
Attendees gathered on the West Lawn of the Michigan State Capitol for the No Kings rally in Lansing on Oct. 17, 2026.
Minnesota
Thousands gathered in The Commons park in downtown Minneapolis as part of the No Kings early vote rally on Saturday, Oct. 17
Mississippi
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Attendees of a No Kings rally listen to event speakers on the lawn of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Mississippi, on Oct. 17, 2026.
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Missouri
Threats to democracy at both the national and state levels fueled Missourians to rally at more than 30 locations across the state Saturday as part of No Kings demonstrations
Montana
Bozeman, Montana
Nebraska
Lincoln community shows up for “NoKings” rally
Nevada
Participants gather in Wingfield Park during a ‘No Kings’ rally on Saturday, October. 17, 2026 in downtown Reno, Nevada.
New Hampshire
No Kings protesters gather outside Exeter Town Hall Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
New Jersey
Crowds gathered on Saturday, Oct. 17, for a “No Kings” event in Hackettstown at the intersection of Main Street (Route 46) and Willow Grove Street.
New Mexico
Crowds gathered outside the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on October 17 as part ofthe “No Kings” rally urging people to vote early ahead of the midterm elections.
New York
Protesters gather for a NOKINGS rally in New York on October 17
North Carolina
Wilmington was part of the fourth round of nationwide No Kings rallies on Oct. 17, 2026.
North Dakota
No Kings rallies in North Dakota emphasize early voting
Ohio
Demonstrators gather for No Kings protest in Columbus.
Oklahoma
‘No Kings’ voting drive at Southern Hills Christian Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Oregon
‘No Kings’ protesters march through downtown Portland, urging voter turnout for midterms
Pennsylvania
Demonstrators gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” day of action
Rhode Island
About 75 “No Kings” demonstrators take part in a rally along Victory Highway in North Smithfield on Oct. 17, 2026, to promote early voting in the midterm elections.
South Carolina
Organizers took “No Kings: Vote Early” across the Upstate Saturday, Oct. 17, for a full day of voter education, visibility and community action, ending with a final gathering at Falls Park in Greenville, SC.
South Dakota
The No Kings demonstration in Sioux Falls on Oct. 17, 2026, was at Drake Springs Park near downtown
Tennessee
People gather for a No Kings rally at Red Caboose Park, Bellevue, Tennessee, Saturday, October, 17, 2026.
Texas
Hundreds join “No Kings” protests in North Texas ahead of voting
Utah
No Kings’ rallies were held across Utah. This time, protesters brought their ballots.
Vermont
Manchester, Vermont – NO KINGS!
Virginia
People at the No Kings event in Richmond’s Monroe Park on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, hear from speakers urging them to vote yes on all three of the constitutional amendments on Virginia ballots this midterm
Washington
Thousands march to Seattle Center for ‘No Kings’ rally and voting fair
West Virginia
A No Kings rally participant holds a sign that says “Fund Healthcare not ICE” at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Wisconsin
No Kings rally draws crowds in Green Bay, encourages people to vote early
Wyoming
No Kings rally brings out dozens to push for early voting.
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