Following the Harris-Trump presidential debate on Tuesday, Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota will face off in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS News.
The event comes just five weeks before voters head to the polls, as the General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Here’s when the vice-presidential debate is happening and all the details we know so far.
When is the Debate?
Back in August, CBS News extended an invitation to Vance and Walz, proposing four potential debate dates: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8—dates they shared on X. Both campaigns soon agreed to the Oct. 1 date.
“See you on October 1, JD,” Walz posted on X on Aug. 14.
Vance agreed to the date, stating that the “American people deserve as many debates as possible.” However, he also challenged Walz to an additional debate on Sept. 18, which CNN offered to host. Michael Tyler, the communications director for Kamala Harris‘ campaign, later told CBS News that Walz would only participate in the Oct. 1 debate.
“The debate about debates is over. Donald Trump’s campaign accepted our proposal for three debates — two presidential and a vice-presidential debate.”
While it remains unclear if the presidential candidates will face off again, Tyler mentioned that the Trump campaign has agreed to a second presidential debate, though a date or network has not been confirmed.
During a FOX News interview with commentator Sean Hannity after the presidential debate, Donald Trump stated he’d “have to think about” a second debate “because she lost,” but later added, “Maybe if it was on a fair network.”
Who are the Moderators?
The debate will be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, alongside “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan, as announced by the network last month.
Where Will It Take Place?
The debate is scheduled to occur in New York City, according to CBS News.
How Can People Watch It?
The debate will be hosted by CBS News, with more information about the start time and broadcast details to be announced later. This will include various ways for people to stream the event live on different platforms.
