WATCH LIVE: Tim Kaine and Mike Pence face off in vice presidential debate in Virginia

Virginia Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine is set to face-off with Indiana Governor and Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence on Tuesday evening at the vice presidential debate in Farmville, Virginia.

The event will be moderated by CBS News' Elaine Quijano from Longwood University. It is scheduled to take place over 9 parts, 10-minutes each and is set to kick-off at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Senator Tim Kaine through his career

Both Pence and Kaine will have to sell the trust they have in their running mates to the American public. Pence will be expected to defend Donald Trump's shortcomings, as Kaine does the same for Hillary Clinton. They will also work to convince voters they are ready and willing to fulfill the job as president if necessary.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence through the years

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump announced his decision to run with Pence on Twitter July 15, days before the start of the Republican National Convention.

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton followed suit and announced her vice president selection a week later, just days before the start of the Democratic National Convention.

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