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Tuesday's Vance-Walz VP Debate Draws 43.1 Million Viewers, Down 25% From 2020

Oct 2, 2024, 08:51 PM

The vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz on Tuesday attracted approximately 43.1 million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. This marks a significant decline from the 2020 vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, which drew 57.9 million viewers. The debate, held at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, was the first and only debate for the vice-presidential candidates for the 2024 presidential election. The viewership numbers reflect a 25% decrease compared to the 2020 debate, with some reports indicating as low as 39 million viewers.