The number of candidates on stage is shrinking, but the fundamentals of Wednesday's Republican presidential debate may be familiar to anyone who has watched the previous three meetings.

By Gram Slattery WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to face off in the fourth debate of their party's 2024 nominating contest this Wednesday. Here are some facts about the debate: WHERE IS IT?

To qualify, the Republican National Committee requires candidates to have drawn donations from 80,000 individuals, including at least 200 donors from at least 20 different states. They also need to show having 6% support in two qualifying national polls or in a combination of one national poll and one poll from two different early states.

The fourth debate of the Republican presidential primary is Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern time — or 7 to 9 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., where it will be held at the University of Alabama.

DeSantis and Haley are in a tussle for runners-up while Trump remains a favourite for the Republican nomination.

Wednesday's fourth 2024 Republican presidential primary debate in Alabama will shrink to four candidates, the Republican National Committee announced Monday.

Four candidates have qualified for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate taking place Wednesday night in Alabama, the Republican National Committee announced Monday.

The fourth Republican primary debate is scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, and will host the leading GOP candidates in the 2024 presidential election, with the exception of frontrunner, former President Donald Trump.