Groups behind the "No Kings" protests will hold a nationwide day of action today 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 is designed to help communities make plans to vote and to encourage people to cast their ballots before Election Day whenever possible.
Hundreds of events are planned across the nation, including in New York, according to the coalition.
Here's what to know about the next "No Kings" event.
When is the next 'No Kings' day?
Today. The No Kings Coalition is planning its early-voting day of action for Saturday, Oct. 17.
The group said events could include rallies, block parties and walks to the polls, with the goal of encouraging people to vote early.
Where are 'No Kings' happening in New York this fall?
New York's major cities all have protests planned - from Albany to Buffalo and from Watertown to Hampton Bays - on Oct. 17. The following New York locations are some of the many 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 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
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 the name reflects its opposition to what organizers describe as President Donald Trump's efforts to expand presidential power.
The coalition has organized multiple nationwide days of action. Its March 2026 event included demonstrations across the country.
How is this 'No Kings' day different?
The Oct. 17 day of action is focused on voter participation ahead of the November midterm elections.
Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin said the event will focus on 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 the format can vary by community. Organizers say activities could include rallies, community gatherings and efforts to help people make plans to vote.
The No Kings website describes its events as nonpartisan and says they are designed 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.
That means the Oct. 17 No Kings day of action will take place 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: Why are people protesting in New York today? What to know about 'No Kings' rallies
