Power to the Polls: When and where is the women's march in 2018?

Ashley May | USA TODAY

This time last year, thousands of people descended on Washington D.C. in what would be become a historic, "revolutionary" march for women on the first full day of President Trump's tenure.

This year, organizers expect to make history again, with a rally: Power to the Polls. Here's what you should know about this year's event.

What’s the goal this year?

The Power to the Polls rally aims to launch a national voter registration and mobilization tour. The goal is to register more women to vote, and to elect more women and progressive candidates to public office.

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When is it?

January 21. The rally starts at 10 a.m. PST and is planned to end at 4 p.m. Many anniversary events across the country will be held Jan. 20.

Where?

The rally will start at the Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.



Why Nevada?

The state, which also became the site of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, holds power to influence the Senate in 2018, organizers say.

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Who is organizing it?

Organizers of the January 21, 2017 Women’s March are behind Power to the Polls. This year's organizing team includes black women, black trans women, latinx women, trans community members, indigenous people, dreamers, sex workers and allies.

Is this a march?

No. Power to the Polls is a rally. “We’ve marched before and we will march again, but we’ve chosen to make the Vegas anniversary event a rally and literal call to action that will kick-off not simply a march but a national tour: the #PowerToThePolls campaign,” organizers say.

Will there be marches around the nation?

Yes. There are hundreds of events planned across the nation and around the world to mark anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March. To find a location near you, visit the Women's March Anniversary Map. Many events listed, such as some in New York City, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston, will take place on Jan. 20. Events outside of Nevada coinciding with Power to the Polls are not all affiliated with the Women's March national organization.

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