On June 24, 2024, Texas State University was informed by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) that it was canceling all their planned 2024 debates, including the event scheduled for September 16 on the San Marcos Campus.
The Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) announced that Texas State University (TXST) in San Marcos, Texas, will host the first in a series of four scheduled general election debates on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. With the announcement, TXST earns the distinction of being the first location in Texas to host a presidential debate. #TXSTdebate2024
The CPD is the non-profit, non-partisan organization that has produced all general election presidential debates since 1987.
“On behalf of our university community, TXST is honored to represent Texas on the international stage and play a direct role in the nation’s democratic process. Our university will provide the perfect environment to debate and share ideas that will shape the future of our nation. Thank you to the CPD for giving TXST and our students this incredible opportunity.”
Kelly Damphousse,
TXST President
