The groups behind the "No Kings" protests are back for the midterm elections with another nationwide call to action, this time aimed at voter turnout.
The No Kings Coalition announced Sept. 8 that it is launching a day of national coordinated efforts to get people to vote early. While protesters have previously taken to the streets under the "No Kings" name, organizers say this day of action will be different as communities find ways to make sure everyone has a plan to vote and do so early if possible.
As of Sept. 4, there were events planned for 140 cities and 38 states, including Florida, but that number could grow in the coming weeks. Here is what to know about the next "No Kings" day.
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When is the next "No Kings" day?
The No Kings Coalition is hosting an early voting day of action on Oct. 17.
It announced Sept. 8 that the events could include rallies, block parties or walks to the polls in the hopes of getting people to vote early.
Is "No Kings" happening in Florida this fall?
Yes, the following events are listed for Florida. More cities may still be added by local organizers and will be listed online here.
- Boynton Beach, FL
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Inverness, FL
- Key Largo, FL
- Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
What is "No Kings?"
No Kings is a coalition of activists and organizing groups that includes groups like theAmerican Federation of Teachers, Black Voters Matter Fund, Voto Latino, Indivisible, MoveOn and Public Citizen. The name No Kings comes from the organizers' belief that President Donald Trump is acting like a monarch rather than the leader of a democracy. The last No Kings, held in March, included events in communities in all 50 states and every congressional district, including rural and Republican areas.
How is this 'No Kings' day different?
The Oct. 17 "No Kings" day of action is aimed at boosting voter turnout ahead of the midterm elections in November.
"The time for sending a message is over," Indivisible co-founder Ezra Levin told USA TODAY, part of the USA TODAY Network along with the Palm Beach Post. "Now we are headed into an important point in a democracy, which is whether the people stand up and refuse to allow an authoritarian to consolidate power. And the way to do that in a democracy is by exercising your right to vote and by exercising your right to organize to prevent any sabotage in that election."
By Oct. 17, in-person early voting will have begun in more than half of states. Many states will have already sent out paper ballots.
No Kings events are tailored and run by locals, not by national groups, so how each community mobilizes to vote could be different. Levin told USA TODAY that while this day is a change from previous protest days, the "vibe of joyful community power is going to be the same."
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at KCrowley@usatodayco.com. Follow her on X (Twitter), Threads, Bluesky and TikTok.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 'No Kings' announces Oct. events. Will there be protests in Florida?
