"CNN to Host Multiple GOP Presidential Debates and Town Halls in 2024"
CNN will host two Republican presidential primary debates in January 2024, one in Iowa and one in New Hampshire, providing an opportunity for Republican voters to hear from leading candidates seeking to challenge President Joe Biden in the 2024 election. To qualify for participation, candidates must meet certain polling requirements and fulfill constitutional and filing requirements. Former President Donald Trump currently holds a commanding lead in the race, but several Republican candidates are vying to be the alternative. The Republican National Committee is expected to announce the release of candidates from its requirement to participate only in RNC-sanctioned debates.