NEW YORK - Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz debated Tuesday on everything from economic and gun policy to immigration and school shootings in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election.

The Ohio senator and Minnesota governor largely kept things cordial personally, even appearing chummy at times and saying they could work with each other. But they repeatedly attacked each other's running mate and defended their party policies and tickets.

The debate, hosted by CBS News in New York City, could be the last event featuring candidates from both campaigns, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump not currently scheduled to debate again.

National polls show Harris with a slight advantage over Trump, but with virtually no space between them in a handful of states that will be crucial in deciding who will be the next president.

Story Date: October 2, 2024