The site of the first debate was originally designated as Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio; however, due to rising costs and security concerns, the debate was moved to Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Tempat debat pertama sebenarnya direncanakan di Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio; namun, karena naiknya biaya dan masalah keamanan, acara debat dipindah ke Hofstra University di Hempstead, New York.