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Missed a Primary Debate of 2020? Watch one or all at your convenience!

Eleventh Primary Debate of 2020
Sunday, March 15, 2020 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
WATCH: YouTube | Video
Aired On: CNN, Univision
Location: CNN Studios in Washington DC
Sponsors: CNN, Univision in partnership with CHC BOLD,
the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Moderators: Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, Jorge Ramos
with Ilia Calderon as facilitating audience questions
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)


Tenth Primary Debate of 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 8:00pm-10:00pm

WATCH: YouTube | Video
Aired On: CBS, CBS3, BET in Philadelphia;
stream live for free on CBS News website, CBS News app,
on Twitter @CBSNews
Location: The Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina
Sponsors: CBS News, BET, Twitter, Congressional Black Caucus Institute
Moderators: Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell joined in questioning by
Bill Whitaker, Major Garrett, Margaret Brennan
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden,
former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg,
former South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN),
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer,
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

Ninth Primary Debate of 2020
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | 9:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH:
YouTube | Video
Aired On: NBC and MSNBC
Location: Paris Theatre, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsors: NBC News and MSNBC in partnership with The Nevada Independent
Moderators: Lester Holt, Chuck Todd, Hallie Jackson, Vanessa Hauc, Jon Ralston
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden,
former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg,
former South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg,
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT),
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

Eighth Primary Debate of 2020
Friday, February 7, 2020 | 8:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH: YouTube | Video

Location: St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire
Sponsors: ABC News, WMUR-TV and Apple News
Moderators: George Stephanopoulos, David Muir, Linsey Davis,
Adam Sexton, Monica Hernandez
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, former South Bend, IN
Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN),
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer,
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Seventh Primary Debate of 2020
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 9:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH: Here – In 4 Parts
Location: Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Sponsors: CNN and Des Moines Register
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer, Abby Phillip, Brianne Pfannenstiel
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg,
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT),
hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Sixth Primary Debate of 2020
Thursday, December 21, 2019 | 8:00pm-10:00pm

WATCH: RealClearPolitics.com | YouTube | Video

7 candidates qualified - photoLocation: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles
Sponsors: PBS NewsHour and Politico
Moderators: Tim Albeta, Yamiche Alcindor, Amna Nawaz, Judy Woodruff
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, IN,
Sen. Amy Klobochar (D-MN), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer,
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang


Fifth Primary Debate of 2020

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | 9:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH: Washington Post | Video


Location:
 
Tyler Perry Studios, southwest Atlanta, GA
Sponsors: MSNBC, The Washington Post
Moderators: An all-female set of moderators –
Rachel Maddow, who moderated the debate in June;
Andrea Mitchell, host of “Andrea Mitchell Reports” on MSNBC;
Kristen Welker, NBC News’ White House correspondent;
Ashley Parker, a White House reporter for The Washington Post
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden,
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, IN,
Sen. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Sen. Amy Klobochar (D-MN),
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer,
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang.


Fourth Primary Debate of 2020
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
WATCH:
Part 1 – CNN Video – Debate health care and jobs
Part 2 – CNN Video – Debate foreign policy and job creation
Part 3 – CNN Video – Debate gun control, the opioid crisis and Big Tech data protection
Part 4 – CNN Video – Debate abortion and reproductive rights

October Democratic debate to take place on one night | CNN | Kyle Blaine

Location: Otterbein University, Westerville, Ohio
Sponsors: The New York Times, CNN
Moderators: Marc Lacey, Anderson Cooper, Erin Burnett
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ),
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg,
former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro,
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA),
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX),
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), billionaire Tom Steyer,
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA); tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang


Third Democratic Primary Debate of 2020
Thursday, September 12, 2019
WATCH: ABC News – YouTube – Video


Location: Texas Southern University, Houston
Sponsors: ABC and Univision
Moderators: Linsey Davis. David Muir, Jorge Ramos, George Stephanopoulos
Candidates: Former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.),
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg,
former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro,
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.),
former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.),
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and tech entrepreneur Andrew Yang.


Second Democratic Primary Debate of 2020

Location: The Fox Theatre, Detroit
Moderators: Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper

NIGHT ONE: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
WATCH: NBC News – Video

Steve Bullock
Pete Buttigieg
John Delaney
John Hickenlooper
Amy Klobuchar
Beto O’Rourke
Tim Ryan
Bernie Sanders
Elizabeth Warren
Marianne Williamson

NIGHT TWO: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
WATCH: NBC News – Video

Michael Bennet
Joe Biden
Cory Booker
Julián Castro
Bill de Blasio
Tulsi Gabbard
Kirsten Gillibrand
Kamala Harris
Jay Inslee
Andrew Yang

The July 30-31 debates will feature opening and closing statements and two hours of debate time each night. Candidates will be given 60 seconds to respond to a moderator-directed question and 30 seconds for responses and rebuttals. Both debates will air at 8:00pm for two hours each night.

In addition:
  • Colored lights will be used to help the candidates manage their remaining response times: 15 seconds = yellow; 5 seconds = flashing red; no time remaining = solid red.
  • A candidate attacked by name by another candidate will be given 30 seconds to respond.
  • There will be no show of hands or one-word, down-the-line questions.
  • A candidate who consistently interrupts will have his or her time reduced.
  • Questions posed by the moderators will appear on the bottom of the screen for television viewers.


First Democratic Primary Debate of 2020
Aired On: NBC News, MSNBC, Telemundo
Live Stream: NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, NBC News Mobile App, OTT apps, Telemundo digital platforms
Location: Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami
Sponsors: NBC News, MSNBC, Telemundo
Moderators: Lester Holt, Savannah Gutherie, Chuck Todd,
Rachel Maddow Joe Diaz-Balart

First Night: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | 9:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH: NBC News – Video

Elizabeth Warren
Beto O’Rourke
Cory Booker
Julian Castro
Tulsi Gabbard
Jay Inslee
Amy Klobuchar
Bill de Blasio
John Delaney
Tim Ryan

Second Night: Thursday, June 27, 2019 | 9:00pm-11:00pm
WATCH: NBC News – Video

Joe Biden
Bernie Sanders
Pete Buttigieg
Kamala Harris
Kirsten Gillibrand
Michael Bennet
Marianne Williamson
Eric Swalwell
Andrew Yang
John Hickenlooper

For entire DNC Debate schedule, please visit here.

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