What time will the 2024 vice presidential debate take place? Here’s how to watch

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Tonight, Americans will witness the long-awaited first debate between the two vice presidential candidates.

With just over a month until the 2024 US presidential election, this debate marks the first clash between Kamala Harris’s candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and Donald Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. As both campaigns heat up, this could be their only debate before voters go to the polls.

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The outcome could significantly sway undecided voters by highlighting key differences between the candidates’ agendas and their visions for the nation’s future.

What time will the 2024 vice presidential debate take place?

The couple will debate the topic October 1 at 8 p.m. Central Time in New York, CBS announced.

Who will moderate the 2024 vice presidential debate?

Moderating will be senior editor and executive editor Norah O’Donnell (“CBS Evening News”) and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan.

How to watch, stream the 2024 vice presidential debate

It will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network and streamed live on all platforms where CBS News 24/7 and Paramount+ are available. As CBS announced, the debate will also be available in simulcast mode.

Key dates for the 2024 Texas presidential election

Last day to register to vote: October 7
First day of early voting: October 21
Last day to request a mail-in ballot (received, not postmarked): October 25
Last day of early voting by showing up: November 1st
Election day: November 5
Electoral College Voting: December 17
Congress counts the votes of the electors: January 6
Inauguration: January 20

—USA TODAY contributed to this report.