DNC tightens requirements for third debate, could eliminate over half the field

Published May 29, 2019 4:13pm ET



The Democratic National Committee announced Wednesday new debate requirements for the third Democratic presidential primary debate after close to 20 candidates will likely qualify for the first two debates.

Candidates will be required to get 130,000 individual donors along with 2% in at least four different approved polls. For the first two debates, candidates only need 65,000 individual donors or 1% in three different approved polls. The third debate is being held on Sept. 12 with the potential for a second debate on Sept. 13 if enough candidates qualify.

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