League of Women Voters of the United States

Debates 101

The League of Women Voters has a long history of sponsoring nonpartisan candidate debates at all levels of office. In 2008, we are proud to provide voters with a wide range of voter information, including these helpful resources to help you get the most out of your debate-watching experience. Visit www.VOTE411.org for specific information about voting in your state.

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Debate Watching Tools

Debate Watching 101

How to Judge a Candidate

Debate Discussion Guide and Notebook

Top 5 Tips for Debate Watchers

Links

Commission on Presidential Debates

PBS: The American Experience: The Presidents

Tools for Leaders

League Leaders: Additional tools are available for you in the For Members Area.

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Presidential Debates Archive

Check out the League's collection of historical Debate footage in streaming video, transcripts and images.

» Visit the Archive in the Barbara Stuhler Online Library

The League and Candidate Debates: A Changing Relationship

1988 Press Release and 1988 Statement by League President Nancy M. Neuman: League ceases sponsorship of Presidential Debates

Debates Calendar

Presidential Debates

Friday, September 26
Tuesday, October 7
Wednesday, October 15

Vice-Presidential Debate

Thursday, October 2

*All Debates are scheduled to air at 9pm EST.