Democratic candidates were successful this year.
Patel is facing public criticism for his use of government aircrafts for personal trips amidst a government shutdown.
The University Park Undergraduate Association hosted the Penn State College Democrats and Penn State College Republicans for a civil campus debate.
Protesters gathered Thursday night to voice their displeasure with the university's policies surrounding ICE on campus.
Ocasio-Cortez will appear at around 6 p.m. at the State Theatre.
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was received by students and volunteers with Penn State's Turning Point USA chapter on HUB Lawn.