A local science group is hoping the 9th Congressional District candidates will consider the role science plays in politics if elected to office.
The group “Concerned Scientists @ IU” hosted a candidate forum Wednesday night.
The three Democratic primary candidates attended. Candidate Liz Watson says science is under attack right now.
“I know the importance of scientific funding, I know the importance of making sure that for example, national institutes of health is able to fund basic scientific research," Watson says.
Candidate Rob Chatlos says science is the trial and error process for seeking the truth.
"While religion fills the gaps for billions on our planet, I do not see the need to compete nor condemn people’s beliefs in divinity because scientific method holds the highest standard of all," Chatlos says.
And candidate Dan Canon says he will reach out to Indiana resources to help create policy.
"Goes to show that real change can begin right here in the heartland," Canon says. "I’ve believed that for a long time, there’s a lot of really good, really progressive people here."
Incumbent Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-9th District) was invited to attend but declined the invitation.
