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First presidential debate Q&A with the Vox politics and policy team

Answering your questions going into this pivotal election year.

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Kelsi Trinidad
Kelsi Trinidad is the senior audience editor, managing membership and newsletters at Vox.

There is a lot at stake in the 2024 presidential election. Ahead of the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we asked you for your questions about the election, the issues, and where the campaign stands.

On Thursday, June 27, senior politics reporter Christian Paz and senior correspondent Eric Levitz answered your questions on the election and what’s coming next in the 2024 cycle.

For more information on some of the most contested policy areas of the 2024 election, check out our Facts on the Ground stories, where we help you understand what’s actually happening in America right now on any number of thorny topics, including this presidential debate.

If you value opportunities like these to hear directly from our newsroom, please consider supporting us and becoming a Vox Member. Members get exclusive access to more Vox journalism with perks, including members-only newsletters, a monthly digital magazine, a members-only podcast, and more.

Update, June 28, 10:35 am: This piece was originally published on June 21 and has been updated following the Q&A on June 27.

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