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Debates in Detroit tonight: What you need to know

Debates held on July 30, July 31

DETROIT – The eyes of the political world will be on Detroit as democratic candidates for president take the stage for two nights of debates, starting Tuesday nght.

Here's everything you need to know about the Detroit debates:

When and where are the debates?

CNN is airing the Democratic National Committee-sanctioned debates live from the Fox Theatre in Detroit at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Which candidates will be on stage?

CNN Democratic debate lineup. (CNN)

First night (July 30)

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

Second night (July 31)

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

Take the quiz: Get to know Democratic presidential candidates


How can you watch the Detroit debates?

The debate will air live on CNN and CNN streaming apps. You can also follow live coverage on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit.com.

What are the debate rules?

Just like the first debates in Florida earlier this summer, there will be 20 candidates taking part, 10 on the first night and 10 on the second night. However, some of the rules have changed since the Miami debates in June -- here are the changes, according to CNN.

Who are the debate moderators?

CNN's Dana Bash, Don Lemon and Jake Tapper will serve together as the moderators for both debates.

Detroit voters give thoughts on candidates ahead of debates -- watch:


About the Author
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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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