Latest: Kasich campaign to give Cruz 'clear path' in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Latest on the campaigning in Indiana ahead of the state's May 3 primary election (all times local):

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Ohio Gov. John Kasich is backing out of campaigning in Indiana ahead of the state's primary next week as part of a collaborative strategy with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz to deprive Donald Trump the delegates needed to win the Republican nomination.

Both Cruz and Kasich's campaigns released statements Sunday night saying Cruz will focus his campaign resources on winning enough delegates in Indiana, while Kasich will focus on Oregon and New Mexico.

Kasich's campaign said it would give Cruz a "clear path" in Indiana.

Trump, the current front-runner, needs 1,237 delegates to win the Republican nomination. If he falls short, the Republican convention in July will evolve into a rare contested convention.

Kasich's campaign on Sunday night canceled a town hall and gathering in Indianapolis scheduled to watch the results of Tuesday's primaries.

Indiana's primary is May 3.

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The presidential contenders are ramping up their Indiana operations in the last full week of campaigning ahead of the state's May 3 primary election.

Republican front-runner Donald Trump and his opponent Texas Sen. Ted Cruz have already made stops in the state, and each is expected to do more. Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans a first visit Tuesday.

On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton has mobilized a coalition of Indiana lawmakers and community leaders for support and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders recently made a large television ad buy in the state.

U.S. Reps. Marlin Stutzman and Todd Young also will be making last pitches to voters in their contest for the seat being left open by retiring U.S. Senator Dan Coats.