TOPSHOT - Large images of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump are seen on a CNN vehicle, behind asecurity fence, on September 24, 2014, at Hofstra University, in Hempsted, New York. The university is the site of the first Presidential debate on September 26, between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL J. RICHARDSPAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images less TOPSHOT - Large images of Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump are seen on a CNN vehicle, behind asecurity fence, on September 24, 2014, at Hofstra University, in Hempsted, New ... more Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Capital Region venues sponsor presidential debate parties 1 / 7 Back to Gallery

Groups in the Capital Region are gathering Monday night to watch the presidential debate.

The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will be broadcast beginning at 9 p.m. from Hofstra University on Long Island.

Schenectady: A free screening of the debate will be at the GE Theatre at Proctors on State Street.

Proctors will host a party with prizes, conversation and a cash bar with red- and blue-themed drinks.

Beginning at 8 p.m., The League of Women Voters of Schenectady County will assist those needing help in getting ready to cast their ballots.

The Schenectady broadcast is sponsored by "Unelectable You: The Second City's Completely Unbiased Political Revue," which arrives at Proctors on Oct. 28.

For details, call 346-6204 or go to www.proctors.org

Albany: A group of Clinton supporters called Hillary for America will be at the Madison Theater, 1036 Madison Ave., 8:30–11 p.m.

Among those expected are Capital Region Democratic elected officials, county Democratic officials, the RFK Democrats, Albany County Young Democrats and the University at Albany College Democrats.

A cash bar and concession stand will be open.

Info: https://www.hillaryclinton.com/events/view/PIAURBWBZBZTUWMT/