When were the first debates held? The seven encounters between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas in 1858 are widely considered to be the first “presidential” debates—even though they ...

While some presidential debates haven't moved the needle in public ... the stage ahead of one of the closest elections in American history. This was particularly important as "Vice President ...

Together, the documentaries and the newly-published companion book provide a unique and in-depth look at the history of presidential debates and their importance to the U.S. election process.

What Biden’s and Trump’s Past Debates Tell Us About the 2024 Face-Off President Biden has been in nearly 30 presidential-level debates throughout his career. Now, he’s teeing up to debate ...

How will he counter-punch? Will he stick to issues? Here’s a look at past vice presidential debates — and the larger role of ...

The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates has sponsored ... as well as information about past debates. Can’t wait? Create your own virtual debate here. The Commission announced Oct ...

The race is heated and the polls show it with past six weeks worth of polls and odds reflecting change. Last week's vice ...

Tonight’s debate doesn’t signal that we’re near the end of the campaign, as it has in the past. In fact, this campaign season features the earliest presidential debates on any election ...

If it’s anything like the first debate between general election candidates in the 2024 presidential race, Tuesday’s contest pitting Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential ...

Trump says he won’t debate Harris again as her campaign announces $47M fundraising boost Donald Trump on Thursday ruled out another presidential debate against Kamala Harris as her campaign ...