Just five weeks before Election Day in November, Republican Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota will face off in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents as early voting in some states gets underway for the general election.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee and a former teacher, said during a fundraiser in Las Vegas that tonight’s debate has the potential to be like a school lunchroom. “We know when we need to stand up to bullies,

It looks like Tim Walz and JD Vance are heading for the debate stage Oct. 1. The next presidential debate is Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Mountain Time.

The vice presidential debate between Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in New York City, as announced by CBS on Aug. 15. Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.

Trump showdown, Tim Walz and JD Vance will face off in the vice presidential debate. Here are the details of the October event.