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Fabiola Cineas

‘Too big to rig’: No Kings movement heads to the polls to boost early voting

Rev William Barber II speaks at a microphone beside a 'Vote Early' sign outside the US supreme court.
The Rev William Barber II speaks at a news conference about early voting outside the US supreme court on 14 October 2026. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

The coalition that has drawn millions of Americans into the streets to fight for democracy over the past two years is shifting its strategy this weekend.

On Saturday, No Kings organizers and partners will hold thousands of events across all 50 states and Washington DC to get people to the polls early for the US midterm elections. With high-stakes races that will determine control of Congress, organizers say getting out the vote before election day can ease burdens on election workers and build confidence in voters, allowing them to avoid hiccups such as long lines and potential election threats.

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