With the 2024 Republican primary season beginning to kick into full gear, you may be wondering about the full slate of contenders vying for the nomination. With good reason, too. For many of these candidates, this is the first that they’re in the national spotlight. The race is filled with many unknowns— from the candidates, to their policies, to what may happen on the campaign trail.

In this article, you’ll be able to find out more about each of the candidates, from their previous experience, to their beliefs, to which faction of the GOP party they find themselves aligned with. You’ll also be able to learn more about each candidate’s background, as well as their current polling numbers.

Coming up: The second GOP primary debate is airing live on Fox Business on Sept. 27.

(Note: only candidates who reach the necessary polling and fundraising thresholds are allowed to attend the debate stage. Seven candidates have met the threshold for the September debate in Simi Valley and have accepted invitations. Donald Trump will not be attending.)