CNN and Univision announced on Thursday that chief political correspondent Dana Bash Dana BashTrump says officials will investigate whether California is using 1619 Project in classrooms Veterans Affairs secretary defends Trump: 'I judge a man by his actions' GOP senator dismisses national intelligence director election security briefings: 'This is blown way out of proportion' MORE, "State of the Union" host Jake Tapper Jacob (Jake) Paul TapperThe spin on Woodward's tapes reveals the hypocrisy of Democrats Trump campaign defends first all-indoor rally in months Trump officials defend president's coronavirus response amid Woodward revelations MORE and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos will serve as moderators for the next Democratic presidential debate in Arizona.

The event, on March 15 in Phoenix, will also include Univision's Ilia Calderón, who will handle audience questions. It is scheduled just two days before votes will be cast in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio.

CNN noted that Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez Thomas Edward PerezClinton’s top five vice presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over evidence Labor’s 'wasteful spending and mismanagement” at Workers’ Comp MORE said last month that "Arizona is a battleground state and it's clear Democrats can win here at every level of the ballot."

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"After historic Democratic victories in 2018, we're putting the Republicans on defense in the Grand Canyon State," Perez added. "This debate will showcase our Democratic presidential candidates, highlight Trump's record of broken promises and make it clear that Democrats are fighting to give Arizonans a better future."

The debate will air live on CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International and Univision.

It is unclear if Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Tulsi GabbardRepublicans call on DOJ to investigate Netflix over 'Cuties' film Hispanic Caucus campaign arm endorses slate of non-Hispanic candidates Gabbard says she 'was not invited to participate in any way' in Democratic convention MORE (D-Hawaii) will qualify for the debate after picking up two delegates, from American Samoa, on Super Tuesday.

"Additional details including criteria to qualify for the debate will be released in the coming days," CNN said in a statement. "While Gabbard qualified for some of the DNC debates in 2019, she has not yet met the debate thresholds this year."

According to The Associated Press, former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenThe Memo: Warning signs flash for Trump on debates Senate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden National postal mail handlers union endorses Biden MORE currently has 566 pledged delegates, while Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersSenate Republicans signal openness to working with Biden Hillicon Valley: DOJ indicts Chinese, Malaysian hackers accused of targeting over 100 organizations | GOP senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal | QAnon awareness jumps in new poll Schumer, Sanders call for Senate panel to address election security MORE (I-Vt.) has 501 delegates and Sen. Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenNo new taxes for the ultra rich — fix bad tax policy instead Democrats back away from quick reversal of Trump tax cuts It's time for newspapers to stop endorsing presidential candidates MORE (D-Mass.) has 61.

--This report was updated at 12:28 p.m.