The Lansing No Kings event was one of dozens of similar events around Michigan on Saturday, October 17, that focused on election information, early voting, and urging every eligible voter to cast their ballot. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Signs and costumes took many forms at a No Kings rally on Oct. 17, 2026 at Michigan’s State Capitol grounds in Lansing. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.“Gorillas for Will” was represented at the rally. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Lansing area resident Frank said, “Voting is so important. We all should be encouraging others to do it.” Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Colton Hughes said the focus today is on early voting. We need to choose our candidates well so that they represent the US. And get us out of the mess we’re in. I’m hopeful. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Jackie Yurkin, sports an outfit with a Beetlejuice vibe. “I’m out here supporting democracy and making sure that all the bootlickers lay peacefully at night knowing that I haunt their dreams,” Yurkin said. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Jess Norling of Mason – “I thought it was a “No Stings” rally. I got here and it’s “No Kings”. Well I’m for that too! I’m so concerned about our democracy. We can see from history that corruption always destroys governments. I’m hoping that everyone gets out there and votes. Your vote matters.” Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Peace Team members at events aim to create a safe space where parties can peacefully work through conflicts. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Lansing-based Analog Resistance made typewriters available so No Kings rally participants could write letters to their lawmakers… old school. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse. Lansing-based Analog Resistance made typewriters available so No Kings rally participants could write letters to their lawmakers… old school. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Voters Not Politicians centers around ways to ensure political power remains with the people of Michigan. They provided materials, addresses, and information so rally participants could reach out to lawmakers with a handwritten postcard. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Voters Not Politicians centers around ways to ensure political power remains with the people of Michigan. They provided materials, addresses, and information so rally participants could reach out to lawmakers with a handwritten postcard. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.Voters Not Politicians centers around ways to ensure political power remains with the people of Michigan. They provided materials, addresses, and information so rally participants could reach out to lawmakers with a handwritten postcard. Photo by Raymond Holt for City Pulse.
