Local candidates who are running for Indiana House Districts 6 and 7 were invited to make a statement at a public forum hosted by the American Democracy Project and the League of Women Voters.

On Friday, we have statements from two Democrats - Maureen Bauer, and Ross Deal  - who are hoping to become the next representatives in Districts 6 and 7, respectively. [Story continues below the video]

Maureen Bauer statement

Ross Deal statement

Forum organizers also extended the invitation to the Republican candidates for District 7- Timothy Jaycox, Jake Teshka and Sarina Williams, but they did not attend the forum.

No Republicans are running in District 6.

Indiana’s primary election is May 3.

Click here to view all the available candidate statements for the May 3 primary.