MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- Local business man and philanthropist Yatish Joshi announced his bid for Congress Thursday afternoon.

Joshi is running for incumbent Congresswoman Jackie Walorski's seat in the US House of Representatives.

Joshi is a first time politician and the 2nd Democrat to announce his campaign bid.

ABC 57 News got a chance to talk about the platform he plans on using to run for office.