The first debate is scheduled for Sept. 29, 2020, at the University of Notre Dame.
This page highlights recent news and analysis on candidate debates from the international press.
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Publication Date: April 21, 2020
Source: The Associated Press
Country: United States
The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which has organized all general election debates since 1988, said in a statement Tuesday that it “will continue to monitor and assess developments regarding public health and safety as debate...
English
Publication Date: April 8, 2020
Source: The Appalachian
Country: United States
The Appalachian hosted a debate on Zoom between the student body presidential candidates. All presidential and vice presidential candidates were invited. Michael Davis, Devin Mullins and Karolyn Martin participated.
English
Publication Date: March 31, 2020
Source: The Sundial
Country: United States
In line with social distancing protocol, the Associated Students Presidential Debate was conducted through a Zoom conference call on March 24, as candidates took the virtual stage from their respective homes.
English
Publication Date: March 20, 2020
Source: Politico SL
Country: Sierra Leone
The meeting was designed as follow up on promises Hon. Vandi made as part of debates in town hall meetings during campaigns for the parliamentary elections in 2018.
English
Publication Date: March 19, 2020
Source: The Cable
Country: Nigeria
A bill seeking to make election debates compulsory for presidential and governorship candidates has scaled second reading at the senate.
English
Publication Date: March 19, 2020
Source: Premium Times
Country: Nigeria
A bill to empower the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to organise public debates for political candidates has scaled second reading at the Senate.
Spanish
Publication Date: March 19, 2020
Source: Correo del Dur
Country: Bolivia
La alianza Juntos, a través de su coordinador nacional Óscar Ortiz, solicitó al Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) que asuma la responsabilidad de organizar un debate de candidatos a la Presidencia.
Spanish
Publication Date: March 18, 2020
Source: Opinión
Country: Bolivia
La alianza Juntos, que postula a la presidencia a la actual mandataria, Jeanine Añez, solicitó hoy que sea el Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) la instancia que organice un debate entre los candidatos a la presidencia.