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Tonight’s presidential debate is the first beween Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.  Patch will be holding a live chat on the site beginning at 7:45 p.m. 

Here’s what you need to know:

Who: President Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Jim Lehrer of NewsHour on PBS will moderate the debate

What: The first presidential debate

When: Tonight, 8 p.m. Central Time.

Where: University of Denver. The debate will be televised by the networks and news cable stations.

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In Urbandale, the Mitt Romney Iowa headquarters is hosting a presidential debate watch party at 2775 N.W. 86th St. The event began at 5:30 p.m.

Obama Watch Party in the Metro:

What: Des Moines Debate Watch Party
Where: Grandview Golf Course, 2401 E 29th St, Des Moines
When: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.

"The first presidential debate of the 2012 election is Wednesday, October 3rd. We'll be gathering to watch the debate together and make plans to get involved for the final month of the election. Join us for what is sure to be a fun evening!" a post on the Barack Obama Iowa site announced.