Story highlights Ohio Gov. John Kasich is set to lobby Republican Party leaders when they meet in Florida next week

Kasich needs the support of party insiders in order to ensure he is nominated

Washington (CNN) Ohio Gov. John Kasich is set to lobby Republican Party leaders when they meet in Florida next week as his team continues its behind-the-scenes push to get him nominated at the Republican convention in Cleveland in July.

Kasich will meet with the leaders in Hollywood Wednesday evening at an event hosted by Ohio's members of the Republican National Committee, according to an email invitation that was sent to RNC members. A copy of the invitation was obtained by CNN on Thursday.

A spokesman for Kasich did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday afternoon.

The campaigns for Ted Cruz and Donald Trump are also planning to make presentations at the spring gathering next week on their plans to win the White House.

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