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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, and O'Rourke Rally Texas State Students to Vote

Progressive leaders emphasize the importance of youth turnout in the upcoming election at a Texas State University event.

  • Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Beto O'Rourke spoke at a voter registration rally organized by Rep. Greg Casar at Texas State University.
  • The rally aimed to encourage young people to register to vote before the October 7 deadline and to increase voter turnout.
  • Casar highlighted Texas's growing competitiveness in national elections, emphasizing the importance of young voters in making the state a Democratic stronghold.
  • Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders drew enthusiastic responses from the crowd, with Sanders noting the growth of the Progressive Caucus and urging students to engage politically.
  • The event is part of a broader effort to mobilize voters along the I-35 corridor, a region that has seen significant increases in registered voters and Democratic support.
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