2020 Presidential Debate

1. June 23, 2020

   U-M no longer hosting Oct. 15 presidential debate

   The University of Michigan will no longer host one of three presidential debates planned this fall in the run-up to the Nov. 3 general election, but related campus programming will continue.

2. February 3, 2020

   Latest teach-out focuses on presidential election process

   U-M is encouraging learners to dialogue, to participate and to gain greater insights into the U.S. presidential election process through “Why Iowa? A Primer on Primaries and Caucuses Teach-Out.”

3. January 27, 2020

   Debate Steering Committee will guide U-M’s hosting efforts

   Planning for the presidential debate that will be staged at U-M in October is well underway, with the Debate Steering Committee providing overall guidance for a long list of tasks and events being considered.

4. January 27, 2020

   U-M Presidential Debate mission statement

   The University of Michigan, as one of three sites selected to host a presidential debate in the 2020 electoral season, seeks to inspire engagement in the democratic process.

5. January 27, 2020

   2020 Presidential Debate Steering Committee

   The steering committee is charged with providing overall guidance for the presidential debate and related programs.

6. January 27, 2020

   2020 Presidential Debate Core Team

   The core team is charged with planning and coordinating the many aspects of the Oct. 15, 2020, presidential debate, under the supervision of the Debate Steering Committee.

7. December 13, 2019

   Faculty group to set academic agenda for 2020 presidential debate

   As U-M prepares to host a presidential debate next October, a new faculty advisory committee will begin to explore related academic and civic experiences to take place in the preceding months.

8. November 21, 2019

   U-M to host ‘champions of democracy’ at debate symposium

   In conjunction with next fall’s presidential debate, U-M will welcome representatives from across the globe for a symposium on political candidate debates and other key democratic principles and practices.

9. October 11, 2019

   U-M to host presidential debate next October

   The university has been selected to host a presidential debate on Oct. 15, 2020. It will take place at Crisler Center, and is one of three presidential debates scheduled to take place before next year’s general election.

10. April 3, 2019

    U-M will make bid to host 2020 presidential debate

    U-M is exploring the possibility of hosting a presidential debate during the 2020 campaign. The university is one of six institutions or communities to submit a letter of interest to the Commission on Presidential Debates.