The field is set: the Republican National Committee announced Monday the eight Republican 2024 presidential candidates participating in Wednesday's debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The first GOP primary debate offers the conservative 2024 hopefuls the opportunity to speak to the nation and propel their prospects forward. While former President Donald Trump has declined to appear on the debate stage, those seeking to make up ground on hisTRUMP DEBATE DECISION: GOP FRONTRUNNER CONFIRMS HE WILL NOT TURN UP FOR SHOWCASE EVENT
GOP contenders vying for their party's nomination in next year's election were required to fulfill several criteria. They must have received 1% in three different national polls, or 1% in two national polls and 1% in two polls from different early primary or caucus states, such as Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada — as well as have 40,000 unique donors, including 200 unique donors in 20 states or territories.
"The RNC is excited to showcase our diverse candidate field and the conservative vision to beat Joe Biden on the debate stage Wednesday night," RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and conservative talk radio host Larry Elder both announced they had qualified for the debate this week. However, their names failing to appear on McDaniel's list appears to suggest they were mistaken.
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