Photographers captured thousands of people at No Kings rallies in cities and towns across the United States on Saturday, where participants urged fellow citizens to cast their ballots early in the run-up to the midterm elections.
The events build on two years of No Kings marches and demonstrations. Organizers used Saturday's gatherings to sustain momentum from previous actions and to encourage voter participation ahead of the nationwide contests.
Rally-goers carried signs and marched in groups, with speakers and participants emphasizing early voting as a way to ensure ballots are counted and to reduce potential delays at polling places on Election Day. The messaging at the events focused on mobilizing supporters and raising awareness of voting options.
Photographs from the rallies documented the scale and geographic spread of the events, underscoring the movement's efforts to maintain a visible presence in communities across the country. The demonstrations form part of broader civic engagement activity as campaigns and advocacy groups intensify outreach in advance of the midterms.
Organizers and participants said they plan to continue outreach in the coming weeks to sustain turnout and encourage voters to make use of early voting where available, while allies and opponents alike watch how grassroots efforts translate into ballots cast.