No Kings protests push early voting across Arizona

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 02:02 · Archive

Protesters gathered across Arizona on Saturday for a nationwide 'No Kings' day of action focused on early voting.

Protesters gathered in cities across Arizona on Saturday as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' day of action. The demonstrations, which began in early 2025 by groups critical of President Donald Trump and his administration's policies, have now held four nationwide events. Organisers said hundreds of similar gatherings were planned nationally.

A main event in Phoenix was held at Grant Park, near 3rd Avenue and Buckeye Road. Speakers discussed early voting, state ballot measures and Trump administration policies. U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, spoke at the rally and noted the historical significance of the location in the civil rights movement. He discussed rising grocery prices, gas prices, the Iran war and reported racial profiling in neighbourhoods across the country.

Gallego held up a mail-in ballot to the crowd, saying 'Your opportunity to change that direction is right here. This is it. This is your ticket to change the direction of this country.' Participants were expected to rally and then march to cast ballots in person or highlight early voting options. The demonstrators marched from Grant Park to a nearby tabulation box to drop in their mail-in votes. In the Valley, gatherings were planned in twelve locations: Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Surprise, Sun City, Anthem, Fountain Hills, Casa Grande and Apache Junction.

How it is being reported

• ‘This is your ticket’: No Kings protests push early voting across Arizona, nationwideProtestors are gathering in cities across Arizona on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” day of action focused on early voting.KOLD · 17 Oct, 20:11
• ‘No Kings’ protests to push early voting across Arizona, nationwideProtestors are gathering in cities across Arizona on Saturday as part of a nationwide “No Kings” day of action focused on early voting.Azfamily · 17 Oct, 17:25

In this story: Ruben Gallego · Donald Trump · Arizona · Phoenix · Grant Park

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