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Election 2020-Debate, ADVISORY

| September 28, 2020 10:30 AM

The first presidential debate takes place on Tuesday at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. Additional presidential debates are planned for Oct. 15 and Oct. 22. The vice presidential debate is scheduled for Oct. 7.

Here are the AP's coverage plans for Tuesday's debate. See the AP's latest plans in Coverage Plan, and find all of the AP's Election 2020 coverage here:

MONDAY, SEPT. 28:

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-SCOTUS: In narrowly contested battleground states like North Carolina, the Trump campaign is hoping that the Supreme Court battle will bring some Republican voters home who are otherwise uncomfortable with the president. UPCOMING: 1000 words, photos, by 2 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-: Debates are one of the most hyped aspects of a presidential campaign. But in a harshly divided era, can they really persuade voters? UPCOMING: 800 words, photos, by 4 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-MODERATOR: Chris Wallace isn’t giving any hints about how he’ll moderate the first presidential debate. But the veteran journalist and “Fox News Sunday” host — the only general election debate moderator with experience in the role — has a record that gives a pretty good idea of what he’ll be like. SENT: 990 words, photos.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-QUESTIONS: Questions going into the first debate. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 5 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-SPORTS BETTING: Some of the country’s largest sports betting companies are offering free-to-play contests in which viewers predict what will happen at Tuesday’s presidential debate for a chance to win cash or prizes. SENT: 650 words, photos.

TUESDAY-SEPT. 29:

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE: Coverage of the first presidential debate at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH. The debate runs from 9-10:30 pm ET. Laydown will move by 12:20 a.m. with updates throughout the day and evening. With ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-THE LATEST: Latest developments on the first presidential debate.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-VIEWERS GUIDE: How to watch the debate. UPCOMING: 750 words, photos, by 1 a.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-SCENE: Color from the first debate. UPCOMING by 10:30 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-TAKEAWAYS: Key takeaways from the first presidential debate. UPCOMING by 10:30 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-MEDIA: Analysis of media coverage of first debate. Will move post-debate. UPCOMING by 11:30 p.m.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-FACT CHECK: Fact check of the first presidential debate. UPCOMING by 11:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30:

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE: Mainbar wrap moves overnight.

ELECTION 2020-DEBATE-ANALYSIS: Analysis of debate moves overnight.

VIDEO:

—AP plans to file highlight edits of the debate for broadcast and online.

—AP plans a live switched feed of the debate for clients outside the United States. Additionally, we will provide a live head-on shot of the debate stage for U.S. clients.

—AP will provide live post-debate analysis of the debate and file timely broadcast and online edits.

—AP will provide live pre-analysis on what we can expect during the debate.

PHOTO:

AP will provide photos from inside and outside the venue.