CHATHAM, NY — The fourth national NO KINGS action, sponsored by a broad coalition of pro-democracy organizations, will take place on October 17 with a focus on EARLY VOTING.  Local events are scheduled in Chatham, Albany, Troy, Bethlehem, Guilderlands, Kingston, Woodstock, Rhinebeck, Pittsfield, Stockbridge, Great Barrington and more. https://www.nokings.org/#map.

The Columbia County event, organized by Indivisible Columbia NY (ICNY) is scheduled for October 17, 11a - 1p at the Chatham Gazebo and Democracy Headquarters at 10 Main Street in Chatham.  Participants can sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/1047049/ or just drop by.  

In the face of concerns over potential vote manipulation in this year's midterm elections, the NO KINGS Coalition is hosting events in over 2,000 locations nationwide to encourage all voters, Democratic, Republican and Independent, to vote early in this year's election, whether in person or by mail-in ballot.  Early voting in New York State takes place from Oct 24 - Nov 1.  Election Day is Nov 3.  For more information:  Statewide:  https://elections.ny.gov/; Columbia County https://elections.columbiacountyny.com/.

The festive program for No Kings: Vote Early Chatham will feature performances by the Singing Resistance Choir and the Indivisible String Band.  Voter registration and mail-in ballot information will be available along with donuts, cider and camaraderie.  Speakers will include Tom Gerety, the noted constitutional scholar who served as executive director of the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law.  Attendees  can sign up for upcoming actions including canvassing, phone banking and postcard writing.    

Democracy Headquarters, located at 10 Main St in Chatham, is a project of Indivisible Columbia County NY (ICNY).  Between now and Election Day, Democracy HQ will be open every day to provide voter information and to host canvassing for local candidates.  To sign up to staff Democracy HQ, email icnycd@gmail.com today.  

Or to sign up to canvass: 

• October 17 - November 3
  https://www.mobilize.us/nydems2026/event/1043751/

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.