U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to a crowd of people, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Ocasio-Cortez was in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally run by the College Democrats at Texas State.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar speaks to the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Casar was in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally run by the College Democrats at Texas State.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a podium to the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Sanders was in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally run by the College Democrats at Texas State.

Former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke addresses the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. O’Rourke was in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally run by the College Democrats.

The crowd listens to the speeches at the “Our Fight Our Future” rally, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. The rally was open for the public to watch.

Attendees of the “Our Fight Our Future” rally wait for the event to start, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. The event was open for the public to attend.

Averyann Guggenheim, president of the College Democrats at Texas State, introduces herself to the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom.

U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues her speech, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Ocasio-Cortez came to San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally alongside three other politicians.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar (Right) introduces U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Left), Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Casar and Ocasio-Cortez were in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally to convince students to register to vote.

U.S. Representative Greg Casar talks to members of the press before the rally starts, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders speaks at a podium to the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. Sanders was in San Marcos for the “Our Fight Our Future” rally for voter registration. People can register to vote or change their voting address by Oct. 7.

Former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke addresses the crowd, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. O’Rourke was previously at Texas State on Sept. 17 to register voters ahead of the November election.

People in the crowd cheer for U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. The “Our Fight Our Future” rally was open to the public to give more opportunities for people to register to vote.

(From Left to Right) Former U.S. Representative Beto O’Rourke, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and U.S. Representative Greg Casar get together after they all finish speaking, Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, at the LBJ Ballroom. The “Our Fight Our Future” rally invited all members of the public to attend.