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No Kings Coalition Plans “Vote Early” in 140 Cities

9/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

The No Kings coalition will hold a “No Kings: Vote Early” action on Oct. 17, 2026.
The action will take place in 140 cities across 38 states, including Washington, Florida, New York, Texas.
Local events will feature block parties, rallies, walks to polls, and community cookouts.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Voto Latino director Beatriz Lopez endorsed the effort.
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis called the action “Trump derangement syndrome” and praised President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

In 2008 Barack Obama’s campaign helped him win 365 electoral votes on November 4, 2008. The 2026 No Kings coalition’s “Vote Early” drive, backed by AFT President Randi Weingarten and Voto Latino director Beatriz Lopez, extends that tradition across many cities nationwide, showing how organized voter outreach now shapes modern American elections.

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Story summary

The No Kings coalition will hold a “No Kings: Vote Early” action on Oct. 17, 2026.
The action will take place in 140 cities across 38 states, including Washington, Florida, New York, Texas.
Local events will feature block parties, rallies, walks to polls, and community cookouts.
AFT President Randi Weingarten and Voto Latino director Beatriz Lopez endorsed the effort.
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis called the action “Trump derangement syndrome” and praised President Donald Trump.

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