Republican Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the vice-presidential candidates, will face off in the only vice-presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election. The event, moderated by Norah O’Donnell, CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor, and Margaret Brennan, chief foreign affairs correspondent at CBS News and moderator of Face The Nation, will be held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. The exact structure and rules of the debate have not yet been made public by the network.
This election marks the first time since 1988 that the Nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates is not involved in arranging presidential and vice-presidential debates. The Republican National Committee withdrew from the commission in 2022 due to concerns about perceived bias against Republican candidates, such as former President Donald Trump. In the 2024 election, news organizations have been engaging in direct negotiations with presidential campaigns to set debate schedules and rules.
When is the VP debate?
The debate will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9 p.m. EST and is expected to last 90 minutes.
Where is the VP debate?
The debate will be held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. The event coincides with a significant political scandal in the city following the indictment of Democratic Mayor Eric Adams.
How can I watch the VP debate?
Viewers in the U.S. can watch the debate in full on the CBS News television network in their local area. It can also be streamed online via and . The debate will be simulcast on other platforms, including PBS News, C-Span, and Fox News.