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Democratic Debate: What You Need To Know About Thursday's Faceoff

The sixth Democratic primary debate, which begins at 8 p.m. ET, features the smallest — and least diverse — group of candidates yet.
Former Vice President and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to voters at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader, Iowa.

The top seven Democratic presidential candidates will appear on stage in Los Angeles Thursday night in the sixth debate of the year.

The debate comes just one day after President Trump became the third president of the United States to be impeached by the House of Representatives.

Here's what you need to know:

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The debate is set to8 p.m. ET and last around three hours. It is co-hosted by and Politico and will take place at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

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