Groups behind the "No Kings" protests held a nationwide day of action Saturday, Oct. 17, aimed to encourage voter turnout.
The No Kings Coalition organized a day of coordinated efforts to encourage people to vote early. While protesters have previously taken to the streets under the "No Kings" name, organizers say this event was designed to help communities make plans to vote and to encourage people to cast their ballots before Election Day whenever possible.
New York's nine-day early voting period for the 2026 general election runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the New York State Board of Elections. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
The state's voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 24.
Hundreds
of events were planned across the nation, including in New York, according to the coalition.
Contributing: Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: 'No Kings' rally encourages early voting ahead of midterms
