10 GOP presidential hopefuls and what you need to know about them

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Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry, former governor of Texas, addresses attendees during an economic summit hosted by Florida Gov. Rick Scott in Orlando, Florida, June 2, 2015. (REUTERS/Steve Nesius)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush speaks at a town hall meeting in Tempe, Arizona May 14, 2015. (REUTERS/Deanna Dent)

Republican U.S. presidential candidate and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson officially launches his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in Detroit, Michigan May 4, 2015. (REUTERS/Rebecca Cook)

Former Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Carly Fiorina arrives for her interview with Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric in New York May 4, 2015. (REUTERS/Stephanie Keith)

The race for the Republican Party’s 2016 presidential nomination includes 10 candidates who have formally declared their intention to run and several others likely to launch bids for the White House.

Candidates are trying to stand out in a crowded field before the party’s first debate in August because only the top 10 contenders will be invited to participate.

For the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll results for all the potential Republican presidential candidates, click here.

Here is a list of the Republicans seeking the nomination or considering jumping into the race for the November 2016 presidential election: