Local candidates who are running for St. Joseph County Commissioner were invited to make a statement at a public forum hosted by the American Democracy Project and the League of Women Voters.

On Tuesday, we have statements from both Democratic candidates for St. Joseph County Commissioner, District 1 - Mike McManus and Donald Westerhausen Jr. [story continues below the videos]

Mike McManus statement

Donald Westerhausen Jr statement

Forum organizers also extended the invitation to those running on the Republican side of this race-Carl Baxmeyer and Robert Wood.

The Republican winner will face off against either McManus or Westerhausen this November.

Indiana’s primary election is May 3.

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