John Kasich makes cut for CNN debate

CNN has announced the lineup for its Reagan Library debate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich has made the cut.

Kasich is among the top 10 candidates for the Republican presidential nomination who qualify for the debate.

Which candidates were invited to the debate was determined by the average of their poll numbers in 14 different polls and interviews with more than 6,000 potential Republican primary voters.

Based on the most recent poll averages, Kasich currently ranks 10th, according to CNN.

This debate will include 11 of the 16 Republican candidates who have officially announced campaigns for president because Carly Florina's poll numbers have climbed since the first debate in early August prompting a rule change.

Donald Trump, Ben Carson and Jeb Bush currently occupy the top three slots in recent polls.

The debate among the frontrunners will take place at 8 p.m. with Trump, literally, taking center stage due to his poll numbers being highest.

The five other lowest polling candidates will participate in a different debate that will be broadcast at 6 p.m. the same evening.

Appearing in the main event in order from highest to lowest poll numbers in the most recent polls: