From abortion to January 6: where each Republican candidate in the debate stands on big issues

Donald Trump again skipped the second debate of the 2024 primary season, as candidates vie to present policy agendas

Republicans vying for the 2024 party nomination were set to take the stage in Simi Valley, California , on Wednesday night for the second debate of the primary season.

The candidates will once again throw punches at each other and at Donald Trump, who has a significant lead in polls but is skipping the debate. But it's also a chance for each candidate to present their policy agenda and voice their stance on key voter issues such as abortion and aid to Ukraine.