Your guide to taking action on No Kings Day in Wisconsin

No Kings organizers are expanding beyond protests, planning more than 1,500 early voting activations across the country on October 17. Here’s where they’re happening in Wisconsin.

Abigail Deatrick

October 13, 2026

No Kings Day protest march in Wisconsin. Photo: Salina Heller

No Kings: Vote Early is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, as a nationwide day of action ahead of the Nov. 3 election. This edition of No Kings will focus on boosting voter participation and making a plan to vote early. In-person early absentee voting in Wisconsin begins on Oct. 20.

“Voting early means your vote is locked in and safe, days before anyone else can decide what happens next, and it gives you room to fix anything that goes wrong, a signature mismatch, a missing form, waiting in a line that’s too long, or not being able to make it if your shift runs late. ” – No Kings

More than 40 events are planned across Wisconsin, including rallies, parades, walks to the polls, and gatherings rooted in civic engagement.

No Kings: Vote Early events in Wisconsin

Here is a preview of events taking place in Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 17 . Click here for a complete list.

Ashland, 1-3 p.m.
Bay Area Civic Center
320 Depot Drive

March through downtown ending at City Hall. Listen to speeches, then join the rally at Pearson Plaza Park.

Eau Claire, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Owen Park
501 1st Ave.

March to the ballot dropbox at City Hall, then return to Owen Park to celebrate the community with music, games for kids, and opportunities to learn more about your voting rights.

Green Bay, 1-3:30 p.m.
Historic City Stadium
1500 E Walnut St.

Rally to protect the right to vote.

Madison, 2-6 p.m.
James Madison Park
330 E. Lakeside St.

Enjoy live music from Wisconsin musicians and hear from guest speakers. The event will end with a march to the Madison Municipal Building.

Milwaukee, 2-5 p.m.
Cathedral Square Park
520 E Wells St.

Attend the community fair to connect with neighbors and hear remarks from speakers.

Are you ready to vote?

Early in person voting: Voters can request and cast an absentee ballot in-person at their municipal clerk’s office Tuesday, Oct. 20-Sunday, Nov. 1. Office hours vary by municipality, and some municipal offices may not offer additional hours. Check with your municipal clerk for more information.

Voting absentee: Any registered Wisconsin voter can request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Here are the deadlines to keep in mind:

Oct. 29, 5 p.m.: Deadline for regular and overseas voters to request an absentee ballot.
Nov. 3, 8 p.m..: Deadline to return your absentee ballot. Mail your absentee ballot at least two weeks before Election Day to avoid postal delays, or use a ballot drop box or hand-deliver it to your clerk.

Use the UpNorthNews Voter Guide to verify your registration status, find your polling place, and access key voting information.

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