2024 United States presidential debates
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Two presidential debates for major candidates in the general election were held in connection with the 2024 presidential election. The first general election debate between the major candidates was sponsored by CNN and attended by then-presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden and then-presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was widely considered to have performed poorly during the first debate, with many commentators and Democrats calling for him to drop out of the race. He ultimately withdrew from the race on July 21. A second debate, sponsored by ABC, was held on September 10, 2024 between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. A vice presidential debate between Trump's running mate JD Vance and Harris's running mate Tim Walz was held on October 1, hosted by CBS.
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Nominee
Tim Walz
Party
Democratic
Home state
Minnesota
Tables
· General election debate list
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President
Joe Biden
from Delaware
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Joe Biden
from Delaware
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Joe Biden
from Delaware
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Vice President
Kamala Harris
from California
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President
Donald Trump
from Florida
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 p . EDT
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CNN
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Jake Tapper,
Dana Bash
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N/A
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2
2
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
9:00 p . EDT
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ABC
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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David Muir,
Linsey Davis
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W
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–
–
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Monday, September 16, 2024
9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT
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Texas State University
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San Marcos, Texas
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Canceled
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT
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Virginia State University
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Petersburg, Virginia
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Canceled
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT
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University of Utah
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Canceled
| 2024 United States presidential election debates | |||||||||||||||
| No. | Date and time | Host | Location | Moderators | Participants | ||||||||||
| Key: P Participant I Invitee A Absent W Withdrawn N/A Not Applicable | Democratic | Democratic | Republican | ||||||||||||
| President Joe Biden from Delaware | Vice President Kamala Harris from California | President Donald Trump from Florida | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Thursday, June 27, 2024 9:00 p . EDT | CNN | Atlanta, Georgia | Jake Tapper, Dana Bash | P | N/A | P | ||||||||
| 2 | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 9:00 p . EDT | ABC | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | David Muir, Linsey Davis | W | P | P | ||||||||
| – | Monday, September 16, 2024 9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT | Texas State University | San Marcos, Texas | Canceled | |||||||||||
| – | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT | Virginia State University | Petersburg, Virginia | Canceled | |||||||||||
| – | Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT | University of Utah | Salt Lake City, Utah | Canceled | |||||||||||
· General election debate list
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Vice President
Kamala Harris
from California
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Kamala Harris
from California
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Vice President
Kamala Harris
from California
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Governor
Tim Walz
of Minnesota
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Senator
JD Vance
from Ohio
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT
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Lafayette College
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Easton, Pennsylvania
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Canceled
VP
VP
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VP
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
9:00 p . EDT
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CBS
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Manhattan, New York City, New York
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Margaret Brennan,
Norah O'Donnell
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N/A
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| 2024 United States vice presidential election debate | ||||||||||||||
| No. | Date and time | Host | Location | Moderator | Participants | |||||||||
| Key: P Participant I InviteeA Absent N/A Not Applicable | Democratic | Democratic | Republican | |||||||||||
| Vice President Kamala Harris from California | Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota | Senator JD Vance from Ohio | ||||||||||||
| – | Wednesday, September 25, 2024 9:00 p .–10:30 p . EDT | Lafayette College | Easton, Pennsylvania | Canceled | ||||||||||
| VP | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 9:00 p . EDT | CBS | Manhattan, New York City, New York | Margaret Brennan, Norah O'Donnell | N/A | P | P | |||||||
· September 10: Second presidential debate (ABC, Philadelphia) › Prelude › Qualifications
Candidate
Candidate
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Candidate
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Meets polling
criterion
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Meets EV
criteria
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Meets both
criteria/
invited
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Refs
Harris
Harris
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Harris
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
5 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
538 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
Trump
Trump
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Trump
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
5 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
538 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
Oliver
Oliver
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Oliver
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
0 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
461 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
Stein
Stein
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Stein
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
0 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
396 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
West
West
Qualified candidates for the second debate
West
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
0 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
141 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
Kennedy
Kennedy
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Kennedy
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
0 qualifying polls
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Yes
287 EVs
Qualified candidates for the second debate
No
Withdrawn candidate
Withdrawn candidate
Qualified candidates for the second debate
Withdrawn candidate
| Qualified candidates for the second debate | |||||||
| Candidate | Meets polling criterion | Meets EV criteria | Meets both criteria/ invited | Refs | |||
| Harris | Yes 5 qualifying polls | Yes 538 EVs | Yes | ||||
| Trump | Yes 5 qualifying polls | Yes 538 EVs | Yes | ||||
| Oliver | No 0 qualifying polls | Yes 461 EVs | No | ||||
| Stein | No 0 qualifying polls | Yes 396 EVs | No | ||||
| West | No 0 qualifying polls | No 141 EVs | No | ||||
| Kennedy | No 0 qualifying polls | Yes 287 EVs | No | ||||
| Withdrawn candidate | |||||||
· September 10: Second presidential debate (ABC, Philadelphia) › Reception and aftermath
Outlet
Outlet
Debate winner
Outlet
Debate winner
Harris
Debate winner
Trump
Debate winner
Not sure
CNN
CNN
Debate winner
CNN
Debate winner
63%
Debate winner
37%
Debate winner
YouGov
YouGov
Debate winner
YouGov
Debate winner
43%
Debate winner
28%
Debate winner
30%
Reuters/Ipsos
Reuters/Ipsos
Debate winner
Reuters/Ipsos
Debate winner
53%
Debate winner
24%
Debate winner
24%
| Debate winner | |||
| Outlet | Harris | Trump | Not sure |
| CNN | 63% | 37% | |
| YouGov | 43% | 28% | 30% |
| Reuters/Ipsos | 53% | 24% | 24% |
· October 1: Vice presidential debate (CBS, New York City) › Reception
Outlet
Outlet
Debate winner
Outlet
Debate winner
Vance
Debate winner
Walz
Debate winner
Tie
CNN
CNN
Debate winner
CNN
Debate winner
51%
Debate winner
49%
Debate winner
CBS
CBS
Debate winner
CBS
Debate winner
42%
Debate winner
41%
Debate winner
17%
Politico/Focaldata
Politico/Focaldata
Debate winner
Politico/Focaldata
Debate winner
50%
Debate winner
50%
Debate winner
| Debate winner | |||
| Outlet | Vance | Walz | Tie |
| CNN | 51% | 49% | |
| CBS | 42% | 41% | 17% |
| Politico/Focaldata | 50% | 50% | |
References
- The Biden and Trump campaigns both agreed to a September 10 debate prior to Biden's withdrawing from the race.
- Joe Biden ultimately withdrew from the race on July 21 and immediately endorsed Kamala Harris, who became the Democratic
- Kennedy also withdrew his name from the ballot in 11 states totaling 171 additional electoral votes
- Attributed to multiple sources:
- "Republicans say they're quitting the 'biased' Commission on Presidential Debates"https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092916451/republicans-say-theyre-quitting-the-biased-commission-on-presidential-debates
- "Republicans threaten to skip traditional general election debates"https://www.npr.org/2022/01/13/1072765939/republicans-threaten-to-no-longer-participate-in-traditional-general-election-de
- The Hillhttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3970702-trump-questions-why-he-should-participate-in-gop-primary-debates/
- ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democratic-party-remains-united-biden-long-shot-2024/story?id=97524419
- NewsNationhttps://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/dem-candidates-marianne-williamson-dean-phillips-debate/
- Associated Press Newshttps://apnews.com/article/presidential-debates-2024-biden-trump-rnc-boycott-3d4fa26b50d725d83ef7d2d19e723d3a
- Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-says-he-plans-debate-trump-2024-04-26/
- The Hillhttps://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4527253-donald-trump-gop-nomination-delegates/
- Politicohttps://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/biden-cllinches-democratic-presidential-nomination-00146648
- Associated Press Newshttps://apnews.com/article/presidential-race-rematch-history-biden-trump-cleveland-8d5c41537e397cb02924ef60e1183dca
- ABC Newshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/major-media-organizations-urge-biden-trump-debate/story?id=109169895
- minthttps://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/susie-wiles-and-chris-lacivita-top-minds-behind-donald-trumps-election-victory-11730897220940.html
- "Trump campaign managers criticize Commission on Presidential Debates for sticking to original debate schedule"https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/politics/trump-campaign-presidential-debates/index.html
- Newsweekhttps://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-gives-joe-biden-venue-debate-1894742
- CNNhttps://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/30/politics/trump-campaign-presidential-debates/index.html
- "Commission on Presidential Debates announces dates and locations for 2024 general election debates"https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/20/politics/presidential-debate-dates/index.html