A debate in Indiana's second congressional district is missing one key ingredient: the incumbent.

ELKHART, Ind. (Elkhart Truth) - A debate in Indiana's second congressional district is missing one key ingredient: the incumbent.

The American Democracy Project and area League of Women Voters say Rep. Jackie Walorski (R) has yet to accept their invitation to debate Democratic challenger Mel Hall, according to our newsgathering partners at the Elkhart Truth. Invitations went out to both candidates the day after Indiana's primaries - 16 weeks ago - including specific venues and possible dates at each venue. Hall accepted the invitation, but Rep. Walorski hasn't signed on for any of the suggested dates.

“Allowing the community to actually be able to attend these events is what becomes difficult in terms of waiting to schedule – not only in getting it on their calendars, but also in reserving venues that are big enough,” said Elizabeth Bennion, director of the American Democracy Project at Indiana University South Bend and director of the League of Women Voters in the South Bend area.

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On July 20, organizers announced that both Hall and Walorski had agreed to have three debates this year, but last Monday the Hall campaign claimed Walorski was stalling the debate negotiations. Walorski’s campaign manager, Stephen Simonetti, said the two campaigns are in contact to “work out details” for the debates, but didn't answer questions about what reservations the campaign may have.