What You Need to Know About the Third 2020 Democratic Primary Debate
At midnight on August 28, 10 candidates qualified for the third 2020 Democratic primary debate. Following two earlier pairs of debates in June and July, the forthcoming round will allow the now-reduced pool of contenders an opportunity to discuss where they stand on various nationally-focused issues.
Here’s everything you need to know about the third debate.
When does it take place?
Hosted by ABC, with Univision as a partner, the third debate will take place in Houston, Texas, on September 12.
How can I watch it?
The debate will be screened on ABC, Univision, and ABC News Live. Cable cutters will be able to view it through the ABCNews.com website and apps, or streaming services Hulu Live, The Roku Channel, and Facebook Watch.
Which candidates will be speaking?
The qualifying Democratic presidential candidates are Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, Beto O’Rourke, Amy Klobuchar, Julián Castro, and Andrew Yang.
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How did the candidates qualify?
The final 10 candidates received at least 2 percent support in a minimum of four approved national polls or polls conducted in early-voting states (Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada). These polls were conducted between June 28 and August 28.
According to CNN, the candidates “receive contributions from at least 130,000 individuals, coming from at least 400 unique donors in 20 or more states.”
Candidates who failed to meet these requirements, including Kirsten Gillibrand, Tulsi Gabbard, Marianne Williamson, and billionaire Tom Steyer, will not appear at this event. Further, following the news that she had not qualified for the debate, Gillibrand ended her presidential campaign.
What is the format of the event?
The debate will be moderated by George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, Linsey Davis, and Jorge Ramos. According to ABC News, “the presidential hopefuls will have one minute and 15 seconds for direct response to questions from the moderators and 45 seconds to respond to follow-up questions and rebuttals.”
Is this the final debate?
No—the fourth debate is still to come, in October 2019. Candidates who did not qualify for the September debates will have the coming weeks to meet the requirements.
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