When is the vice presidential debate? Walz-Vance match up takes place days before early voting begins in Tennessee

Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean

The presidential election is in full gear with a vice presidential debate and early voting starting soon.

The two vice presidential nominees, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio agreed to a debate on Oct. 1 on CBS. The debate will take place 15 days before early voting begins in Tennessee, and five weeks before election day.

Here is all you need to know about the debate and early voting in Tennessee.

When is the vice presidential debate?

The vice presidential debate is set for Tuesday, Oct. 1. It will begin at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, or 8 p.m. Central Time.

A big draw? Will Vance and Walz draw audiences like the record-breaking Biden-Palin debate?

What channel is the vice presidential debate on?

The debate will be broadcast on CBS and live-streamed on any platform where CBS News 24/7 and Paramount+ are available. CBS announced the debate would also be available to simulcast.

Who are the moderators for the vice presidential debate?

The debate will be moderated by Norah O'Donnell, "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor, and Margaret Brennan, the "Face the Nation" moderator and CBS News foreign affairs correspondent.

Will there be another presidential debate?

Earlier this month, Former President Donal Trump declined an invitation from CNN to debate Vice President Kamala Harris on Oct. 23. The debate would have occurred less than two weeks before election day.

When is early voting in Tennessee?

Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday, Oct. 16, and ends Thursday, Oct. 31.

Times and locations vary by county in Tennessee for early voting. Check with local county elections commissions to find where early voting precincts will be and when they will be open.

When is the deadline for voter registration in Tennessee?

Voter registration in Tennessee ends on Monday, Oct. 7. After this, you will not be able to register to vote in the 2024 November election.

How to register to vote in Tennessee?

Residents of Tennessee have a month to register to vote in the upcoming general election. Here's where you can register to vote:

  • You can register to vote online at ovr.govote.tn.gov.

  • Download and complete a voter registration application that can be found at sos.tn.gov/elections. Once completed it will need to be mailed to your county election commission.

  • You can also pick up a voter registration application in person at the following locations:

    • County election commission offices

    • County clerk’s offices

    • Public libraries

    • Register of deeds offices

Tennesseans can also register during a transaction with one of the following agencies:

  • Department of Health (WIC program)

  • Department of Human Services

  • Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

  • Department of Mental Health

  • Department of Safety (motor vehicles division)

  • Department of Veteran’s Affairs

When is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot in Tennessee?

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 29. It is recommended to request early to give time for the ballot to be mailed to you and then back to the state.

How to request an absentee ballot in Tennessee?

There are three main steps to requesting an absentee ballot.

First, you must make sure you are eligible for the absentee. Categories include people aged 60 and older and you will be outside of the county where you are registered during early voting and on election day, among many others.

To request the absentee ballot, you must submit a written request containing the information below to your local county election commission office by the deadline. The request can be submitted through mail, fax or email.

  • Name of the registered voter

  • Address of the voter's residence

  • Voter's social security number

  • Voter's date of birth

  • Address to mail the ballot

  • The election in which the voter wishes to participate. If the election involves a primary, the political party in which the voter wishes to participate.

  • Reason the voter wishes to vote absentee. If applicable, a copy of the CDL containing the CDL number or the TWIC card must be included in the voter’s request.

  • Voter's signature, scanned for email

After you receive your absentee ballot, you must mail it back in time for the county election commission to receive it by election day. Hand-delivering it to a poll worker during early voting or on election day is not permitted.

USA TODAY contributed to this report.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: When is the vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance?

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