As we approach the
U.S. presidential election in November 2020, we are providing regular updates and developments about the campaign trail.
Candidates for the Democratic party nomination for president are continuing their campaigns and will take part in their
fifth national debate—on November 20—in Atlanta, Georgia, which could see the smallest slate of candidates with only nine candidates currently qualifying to participate.
Participating candidates must meet the Democratic party's increased qualification
threshold of registering at least three percent or more in four polls or, alternatively, five percent or more in two other polls as well as at least 165,000 unique donors.
On the Republican side,
President Trump, who was elected in 2016, is seeking re-election to a second term. The Democratic and Republican parties' political conventions will take place in July and August 2020, respectively, during which their presidential nominees will be officially elected.
The winner of the 2020 presidential election is scheduled to be inaugurated on January 20, 2021.
The next round of Democratic party debates are set for:
