When Is The Presidential Debate 2024. Presidential election heats up, key endorsements, strategic maneuvers, and contentious debates are shaping the race.  — the first debate of 2024 between president joe biden and former president donald trump will be held thursday in atlanta, moderated by cnn anchors jake.

 — updated 9:25 pm pdt, september 4, 2024.  — president joe biden and former president donald trump faced off in the first debate of the 2024 election cycle.