Tom Steyer Qualifies for October Debate

Tom Steyer Qualifies for October Debate

In only two months after entering the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Steyer has met both donor and polling requirements for the DNC October debate in Ohio

(SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2019) — Today, presidential candidate Tom Steyer officially qualified for the Democratic National Committee debate in October by gaining his fourth qualifying poll. The CBS News / YouGov released this morning shows 2% support for him in Nevada. 

“It’s now more clear than ever that Tom’s message is resonating with Americans across the country— that it is time to break the corporate stranglehold on Washington and bring democracy back to the American people,” Campaign Manager Heather Hargreaves said. “We are thrilled that Tom will be able to share his vision— of how together we can fix our broken political system— with the American public.”

Steyer announced his campaign on July 9, two months ago, and hit the 130,000 donor requirement on Tuesday, August 13. The weekly Morning Consult poll has consistently showed him at 6% in early primary states.

The DNC October debate will take place on October 15 and 16 in Ohio.