Stephanie Wang

stephanie.wang@indystar.com

Update: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is joining Donald Trump in Indiana, but he's not expected to appear at today's rally.

Gov. Mike Pence's office confirmed that Christie, who was perhaps the first high profile Republican to endorse Trump, was at the meeting between Pence and the GOP front-runner this afternoon at the governor's residence.

Christie will "participate in political meetings" with Trump, New Jersey GOP spokesman Pete Sheridan told NJ.com reporter Matt Arco, before returning to the Garden State this afternoon.

Candidate Ted Cruz will speak to a Republican dinner in Indianapolis which Pence will also attend on Thursday.

Earlier: Before rallying his supporters Wednesday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump will meet with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, a spokeswoman for the governor confirmed.

"Trump reached out to the governor," said Pence spokeswoman Kara Brooks.

The two Republicans will meet at the governor's residence on North Meridian Street, she said.

Pence, who is running for re-election in November, is willing to meet with all three Republican presidential candidates when they come to town ahead of Indiana's May 3 primary, Brooks said.

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas will be in Indianapolis on Thursday at the Indiana Republican Party's spring dinner, which Pence also plans to attend.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich is expected to visit Indiana next week, Brooks said.

Pence has not announced a preference for any of the Republican presidential candidates but has said he may make an endorsement.

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