Vance and Walz Agree to Oct. 1 Debate

It remains unclear whether Walz has agreed to a separate Sept. 18 debate proposed by CNN.

(Left) Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) speaks in Eau Claire, Wis., on Aug. 7, 2024. (Right) Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in Bloomington, Minn. on Aug. 1, 2024. Adam Bettcher/Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

A much-anticipated debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appears to be on as both vice presidential candidates have agreed to CBS’s proposal for an Oct. 1 face-off.

The network issued a statement on Aug. 14 indicating that it had invited both vice presidential candidates to take part in a debate in New York City, presenting both campaigns with four dates as options: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, and Oct. 8.