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March on Washington Rally Highlights Voting Rights Issues Ahead of Midterm Elections

Thousands gathered on the National Mall for the 2026 "Defend the Vote" March on Washington, advocating for voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections. Organized by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, the event follows a Supreme Court decision affecting the Voting Rights Act, which has raised concerns among civil rights advocates about representation for Black communities.

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Thousands gathered on the National Mall for the 2026 "Defend the Vote" March on Washington, advocating for voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections. Organized by Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, the event follows a Supreme Court decision affecting the Voting Rights Act, which has raised concerns among civil rights advocates about representation for Black communities.

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March on Washington Rally Highlights Voting Rights Issues Ahead of Midterm Elections