Tue Sep 10 16:43:24 UTC 2024: ## Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump to Face Off in First Debate Tonight
The first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will air tonight, September 10th, at 9pm ET. The highly anticipated event, taking place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, comes two months before the 2024 presidential election.
ABC News will broadcast the debate live, with World News Tonight anchor David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis serving as moderators. The debate will follow a strict format, with microphones only turned on for the speaking candidate, no studio audience, and no notes or communication with staff during breaks.
Candidates were required to meet specific qualifications to participate, including meeting constitutional requirements for presidency, filing a Statement of Candidacy, appearing on enough state ballots to reach 270 electoral votes, agreeing to the debate rules, achieving at least 15% support in four national polls, and meeting specific criteria regarding poll organizations and dates.
ABC News will air a primetime pre-debate special, “Race for the White House,” beginning at 8pm ET. The event promises to be a pivotal moment in the race for the White House, and viewers are eager to see how the two candidates will engage on key issues.
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