The names are finally known.

The 10 participants in the first official Republican debate of the 2016 presidential race were announced Tuesday evening after much speculation as to who would claim the final spot on stage.

In the end, Ohio Gov. John Kasich beat out former Texas Gov. Rick Perry for a place behind a podium. Perry, who also ran in 2012, will have to content himself with participation in an earlier forum with the other lower-ranking contenders.

Meanwhile, leading the polls — and set to get central billing in the main debate — are businessman Donald Trump, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker.

Read the article “Game On: How Each Candidate Can Win First GOP Debate” on thehill.com.