Later this week, organizers behind the "No Kings" protests will hold a nationwide day of action focused on encouraging voter participation ahead of the November midterm elections.
The nokings.org is organizing events to encourage people to make plans to vote early. While previous "No Kings" events have featured protests and rallies, organizers say the Oct. 17 effort will focus on helping communities prepare to cast their ballots before Election Day.
Hundreds of events are planned nationwide, including across New York, according to the coalition.
Here's what to know about the next "No Kings" day of action, including where events are planned in New York and when early voting begins.
When is the next 'No Kings' day?
The No Kings Coalition has scheduled its early-voting day of action
for Saturday, Oct. 17.
Events could include rallies, block parties, community gatherings and walks to the polls, with the goal of encouraging people to vote early.
Where are 'No Kings' events planned in New York?
Events are planned in communities across New York, from Buffalo and Rochester to Albany and New York City. Smaller cities, towns and villages also appear on the coalition's event listings.
The following are some of the New York communities where events are currently listed.
Western and Central New York
- Auburn
- Binghamton
- Buffalo
- Canandaigua
- Corning
- Cortland
- Geneseo
- Hamburg
- Ithaca
- Lockport
- Rochester
- Syracuse
- Utica
- Watertown
- Watkins Glen
New York City and the Hudson Valley
- New York City
- Brooklyn
- Bronx
- Staten Island
- Queens
- New Rochelle
- Babylon
- South Huntington
- White Plains
- Newburgh
- New Paltz
- Monticello
- Poughkeepsie
- Kingston
Capital Region and Northern New York
- Albany
- Troy
- Clifton Park
- Ballston Spa
- Saratoga Springs
- Greenwich
- Glens Falls
- Indian Lake
- Saranac Lake
- Plattsburgh
Event details and locations may change. Check the
nokings.org for the latest listings.
What is 'No Kings'?
"No Kings" is a coalition of activist and organizing groups that includes the American Federation of Teachers, Black Voters Matter Fund, Voto Latino, Indivisible, MoveOn and Public Citizen.
The coalition says its name reflects opposition to what organizers describe as President Donald Trump's efforts to expand presidential power.
The group has organized multiple nationwide days of action, including demonstrations across the country in March 2026.
How is this 'No Kings' day different?
The Oct. 17 event is focused on voter participation ahead of the November midterm elections.
Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin said the effort will emphasize organizing people to vote rather than simply sending a political message.
"We're not just sending a message with this next No Kings," Levin said in a news release. "We're taking back power for the people using our constitutional right to organize and our constitutional right to vote."
Events are organized locally, so activities will vary by community. Organizers say they could include rallies, community gatherings and efforts to help eligible voters make a plan to cast their ballots.
The No Kings website describes its events as nonpartisan and says they are intended to increase participation among eligible voters.
When is early voting in New York?
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 Oct. 17 No Kings day of action falls one week before early voting begins in New York.
The state's voter registration deadline for the general election is Oct. 24.
Contributing: USA TODAY Network
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: ‘No Kings’ events planned across New York. See when and where
