Reviewed transcript header, opening introductions/ceremonial passages, and specifically retrieved questioner passages. All named actual candidates, moderators and named people in these reviewed event roles are retained. Transcript background examples are not attendance evidence. Remaining gap: not an exhaustive review of every audience submission, broadcaster production credit or spectator. Mapped complex reference points do not locate the podium.
Reviewed transcript header, opening introductions/ceremonial passages, and specifically retrieved questioner passages. All named actual candidates, moderators and named people in these reviewed event roles are retained. Transcript background examples are not attendance evidence. Remaining gap: not an exhaustive review of every audience submission, broadcaster production credit or spectator. Mapped complex reference points do not locate the podium.
Coverage describes the cited sections reviewed for this record.
Sources and source trail
Sources and review
Wikipedia individual event record; Individually reviewed event clock, terrestrial location and participants
Chart type
event chart
Visibility
public event
Data quality
source review cleared
Library status
Reviewed public record
Source review
Reviewed source notes
Public reports
0
Reviewed
Oct 29, 2026, 12:25 AM
Source quality
Source quality: source quoted - minute precision
Wikipedia individual event record
Individually reviewed event clock, terrestrial location and participants
Source label: Wikipedia event review
Same-evening CNN pre-debate anchor explicitly says candidates will enter at 20:55 and debate will begin at 21:00. This record defines the announced debate start, separate from earlier television coverage.