Kona sign-waving calls on community to vote early, defend free elections
Residents are invited to join millions of Americans nationwide in a peaceful, coordinated day of action to oppose threats to free and fair elections on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Kona Indivisible is hosting a No Dictators Protest and Sign-Waving Event at 4 p.m. on Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, just south of Henry Street (mauka of the Mormon Temple).
This national mobilization comes as many voters remain concerned about actions taken by the Trump Administration that undermine confidence in the electoral process. While courts have blocked some of the administration’s most direct attempts to interfere with mail‑in voting and state control over voter rolls, the administration has refused to commit to keeping federal law enforcement away from polling places.
In several states, polling locations in low‑income communities have been closed, and new barriers have made it harder for college students to vote — decisions that voting‑rights advocates say disproportionately silence vulnerable groups.
“Attacks on free and fair elections are attacks on our democracy,” said Sam Guckenheimer of Kona Indivisible. “We’re asking our neighbors to show up, stand together, and vote early to make sure their voice is heard.”
Participants are encouraged to bring signs, friends, and a commitment to protecting the integrity of our elections. Early voting is already underway, and organizers hope the event inspires more people to cast their ballots as soon as possible.
