Roughly 90 minutes into the debate broadcast, the speaking times of the candidates were closely monitored. Sen. JD Vance had utilized approximately 36 minutes and 56 seconds of speaking time, while Gov. Tim Walz had spoken for around 38 minutes and 40 seconds.
Viewers were encouraged to follow the live graphic for real-time updates on the candidates' speaking durations as the debate progressed. The data was set to be refreshed every 5 seconds, providing an accurate representation of each candidate's participation in the debate.