The civic debate stage,
rebuilt for the open web.
DEBATES.studio is the operations platform for hosting structured online debates — verified candidates, neutral moderators, equal-time controls, and audiences as informed participants.
- Debates hosted
- 128
- Verified candidates
- 412
- Civic partners
- 37
Upcoming & live debates
Westbrook Mayoral Debate 2026
State Senate, District 4 — Primary Forum
Marin Unified School Board Forum
A debate operations system, not just a livestream.
From invitation to archive, every step runs on a transparent, auditable workflow built around fairness.
Invite & verify
Equal invitations to all qualifying candidates. Identity and eligibility verified before scheduling.
Format & rules
Producers choose a debate format, segments, and speaking order — published to candidates and audience in advance.
Live with control
Equal-time timers, moderated audience questions, and incident logging keep the floor fair in real time.
Archive & account
Replays, transcripts, AI summaries, and audience scorecards are locked to the public record after publication.
"We are a neutral venue. We do not endorse candidates, parties, or outcomes. We are accountable to the public, not to any campaign or sponsor."
Fairness isn't a feature.
It's the operating system.
Every debate operates under a public charter, transparent rules, disclosed sponsors, and an immutable archive. Audience scoring reflects public sentiment — never an official election result.
- Equal invitation tracking for every race
- Moderation standards published before each debate
- Full sponsor & partner disclosure on every event
- Audit log of every administrative action
Watch. Ask. Hold accountable.
Submit questions, upvote what matters, and revisit the public record long after the cameras stop.
Find a debateA neutral, professional stage.
A clean candidate portal, technical checks, and a green-room readiness flow — built so you can focus on the policy.
Candidate portalOperations, not improvisation.
Schedule debates, run moderation, control timing, and publish a full accountability record — all in one console.
Run a debateBring a debate to your community.
Civic organizations, newsrooms, universities, and local governments use DEBATES.studio to host debates that meet a higher standard of fairness.