Approximately 25 people participated in a Fallon Indivisible demonstration Saturday, Oct. 17, at Taylor Street and Williams Avenue, coinciding with the first day of early voting in Fallon.
The No Kings demonstration, held from 9 to 11 a.m., also served as a get-out-the-vote event. An early-voting location was one block away.
Participants said they were pleased with the turnout, particularly given Fallon’s predominantly conservative political climate.
Throughout the morning, passing motorists offered mixed reactions. Some honked their horns, waved, or gave thumbs-up gestures. Others responded with thumbs-down gestures or obscene hand signals. Demonstrators also reported incidents involving diesel exhaust.
For Steven Woltgast, the gatherings offer a chance to connect with others who share his concerns.
Woltgast said people with minority political views in Fallon can feel isolated. Seeing others willing to speak publicly reminds them they are not alone.
“It’s okay to get out there and express yourself, even if most people don’t agree with you,” he said.
Woltgast’s daughter arrived later in the morning and joined him at the demonstration.
Participants carried signs expressing their political views and encouraging voter participation ahead of the November election.
Participants discussed plans to walk to the nearby polls after the demonstration.
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