While the Walz-Vance debate, which was noted for being a relatively civil affair, was viewed by almost 25 percent less people than its predecessor, the Harris-Pence debate was also the second-most watched VP debate since Nielsen began keeping records.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene's catastrophic damage across the southeastern U.S., Tim Walz and JD Vance met on the vice-presidential debate stage.

Readers offer assessments of the candidates’ performances while praising the debate’s civility. Also: A college president’s resignation; storm relocation.