Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston on Friday night with approximately 1.5 million registered online and 30,000 attending in person. On the same day, Trump traveled to Austin to be a guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast. 

The main rally centered on reproductive rights, with banners posted around the stadium reading “Vote for Reproductive Freedom” and “Trust Women.” Alongside celebrities such as Willie Nelson and Beyoncé, Harris focused on families impacted by Texas abortion laws.

American actor and businessperson Jessica Alba opened the rally and spoke about the importance of the upcoming Nov. 5 election.

“As a woman, I know that we need a leader like Kamala Harris who is dedicated to protecting our reproductive freedom,” Alba said. “Kamala understands that reproductive freedom is not about politics.” 

Dr. Todd Ivy is an OBGYN in Houston and spoke alongside other physicians about the effect of current Texas laws on his practice. Regarding Harris, Ivy expressed support for the vice president’s healthcare and abortion policies.

“She hasn’t stopped fighting for reproductive freedom and will continue to fight for reproductive freedom in all 50 states,” Ivy said. “We need to vote like our lives depend on it because they do, and because our patients’ lives depend on it, too.”

One of the families who shared their experience during the rally was Amanda and Josh Zurawski, who were denied emergency medical care when experiencing pregnancy complications at 18 weeks. 

“I was finally close enough to death to deserve health care in Texas,” Amanda Zurawski said. “I was lucky that I have lived, as others have not.” 

Congressman and candidate for junior Texas senator Colin Allred said he believes he will beat Cruz with the help of voters and rally attendees. Allred has been the focus of Cruz’s campaign ads, which feature the former football player tackling young women.

“During my time in Congress, I have been the complete opposite of Ted Cruz because I haven’t forgotten where I came from … and Ted Cruz has been all about himself for too long,” Allred said.

Harris began by focusing on her campaign’s common issues, which include reproductive and civil rights. Harris’s campaign has repeatedly maintained opposition to Republican-led initiatives to restrict abortion.

“To all those who have been impacted by Trump’s abortion ban, I thank you for your courage,” Harris said. “Many of these bans prevent care when women are at death’s door … One does not have to abandon their faith or deeply held beliefs to agree that the government shouldn’t tell a woman what to do with her body.” 

Harris’s recent advertisements have featured women who claim to be impacted by the lack of reproductive care in their states, including Texas. In one of these ads, a woman named Ondrea claims she almost lost her life due to an infection from a miscarriage.

“The reality is that for every story we hear about, there are so many stories we haven’t heard … and I want to say to those women, I see you and we are with you,” Harris said. “What’s happening in this country is a crisis, and Donald Trump is the architect.”

Former members of Destiny’s Child, American singer-songwriter and businessperson Beyoncé Knowles and American singer-actor Kelly Rowland introduced Harris and announced their endorsement.

“I’m not here as a celebrity,” Knowles said. “I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Knowles said. “We all have a role to play to make this a reality, and we are a part of something much bigger. And we need you to vote.” 

Harris has received multiple celebrity endorsements ranging from Mark Cuban to Bruce Springsteen. Throughout the night, Harris maintained her commitment to voters in Texas and encouraged all attendees to vote.

“To everyone here, we know freedom has never come easy,” Harris said. “There has never been a moment of progress that hasn’t come without a fight … So let’s remember, Texas: Your vote is your voice, and your voice is your power. We are fighting for freedom … and the beauty of our campaign is that we are fighting for democracy.”