Thousands Gather in Medina for No Kings 3 Protest

Annual demonstration sees record turnout, with strong youth presence and focus on voter registration

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:18am

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A dynamic, abstract painting of a large crowd gathered in a town square, with protesters holding signs and banners in a swirling, overlapping composition of bold colors and geometric shapes, conceptually representing the energy and momentum of a political demonstration.The vibrant, record-breaking crowd at the No Kings 3 protest in Medina, Ohio reflects growing civic engagement, particularly among youth, on critical issues like climate change and voting rights.Medina Today

The No Kings 3 demonstration held in Medina, Ohio on March 28 drew a crowd of over 2,100 people, a significant increase from the previous year's event. The protest, organized by Medina County Indivisible, featured speakers addressing climate change, social justice, and the importance of youth involvement in the political process, with a focus on voter registration ahead of the upcoming primary election.

Why it matters

The growing size and youth participation in the No Kings protests reflects a broader trend of increased civic engagement, particularly among younger generations, on issues like climate change, social equity, and the protection of democratic institutions. The organizers' emphasis on voter registration also highlights the evolving political landscape in Ohio, where recent changes to voting laws may impact citizens' ability to cast their ballots.

The details

The No Kings 3 event saw a 31% increase in attendance compared to the previous year's protest, with organizers attributing the surge to more first-time rally attendees and a notable presence of high school-aged youth. The young participants' signs focused on concerns about the war and environmental issues, indicating their engagement with these pressing concerns. Featured speakers included Angela Yeager, a trained Climate Reality Leader, and Alysia Aldea, a junior at Medina High School, who spoke about the importance of youth involvement and cross-partisan collaboration.

  • The No Kings 3 demonstration took place on March 28, 2026.
  • The previous No Kings 2 event had around 1,600 attendees.
  • The upcoming No Kings 4 protest is being planned for the future.

The players

Liz Vereb

A member of Medina County Indivisible, the organization that put together the Medina demonstration.

Angela Yeager

A trained Climate Reality Leader and co-founder of the Northeast Ohio Youth Climate Summit, who spoke at the event about education and activism to advance climate, social and educational justice.

Alysia Aldea

A junior at Medina High School who spoke on the importance of youth getting involved and reaching across the aisle.

Medina County Indivisible

The organization that put together the Medina demonstration and has plans for future No Kings events.

Cups Collective

A local organization that received in-kind donations collected at the No Kings 3 event, which exceeded expectations.

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What they’re saying

“At our No Kings 2, we had about 1,600, so we had a significant increase at this one. We had more first-time rally attendees and a notable presence of youth. I'd say high school age. Their signs had direct messaging. They had concerns about the war and environmental issues. The young people at our rally are paying attention. So, for me that was a noticeable change that could be a factor with our increased numbers.”

— Liz Vereb, Member, Medina County Indivisible

“Voter Registration, key in 2026, was central to No Kings 3, Medina. Ohio laws have changed which may impact a citizen's ability to vote. We registered so many young, new voters and participants did stop by to make sure their voter registration is up to date. With the upcoming May primary all voters need to check their registration by April 6.”

— Liz Vereb, Member, Medina County Indivisible

What’s next

Medina County Indivisible's next event is an Earth Day Rally on April 22, 2026 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Medina Square, featuring speakers, activities, and continued voter registration efforts.

The takeaway

The growing size and youth participation in the No Kings protests reflects a broader trend of increased civic engagement, particularly among younger generations, on issues like climate change, social equity, and the protection of democratic institutions. The organizers' emphasis on voter registration also highlights the evolving political landscape in Ohio, where recent changes to voting laws may impact citizens' ability to cast their ballots.