Vote-early events, Ohio Capitol rally slated for Saturday

The No Kings coalition is sponsoring a string of local rallies in Central Ohio Saturday that will culminate in a big one at the Statehouse at 4:30 p.m. The purpose is to promote early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election, democracy and election protection.

“With the backdrop of Ohio early voting already setting record turnout numbers, the Columbus NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY gathering will be a celebration of our democratic process,” the groups said in a written statement. “We will come together as a community to ensure that everyone present, as well as their friends and family, has a concrete plan to cast their vote before Election Day. We will also affirm our commitment to ensure that every legal vote cast in Ohio is protected and counted.”

Before the Statehouse rally, smaller ones will be held at:

• 9:30 AM — New Albany
• 10:00 AM — Madison County
• 10:30 AM — Bexley
• 11:00 AM — German Village; Dublin/Hilliard; Marysville 
• 12:00 PM — Clintonville; Marion
• 1:00 PM — Delaware; Springfield; South Bloomfield; Worthington; Mount Vernon
• 2:00 PM — Cambridge
• 4:00 PM — Tesla, Easton

The rallies will be part of more than 2,000 events held across Ohio and the United States. To find one, go to http://www.NoKings.org.