Pre-Debate Special:
A prime-time special, “Race for the White House,” will air at 8 p.m. EDT, just before the debate. It will be anchored by Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, Mary Bruce, and Rachel Scott and will also stream on ABC’s platforms.
Debate Format and Rules:
- The debate will last 90 minutes with two commercial breaks.
- Moderators will be the only ones asking questions.
- No opening statements; each candidate will have a two-minute closing statement.
- Microphones will be muted when the other candidate is speaking.
