HELENA — There’s just over one month to go before Helena voters pick which candidates are advancing through the city primary election. On Thursday night, an event aimed to introduce candidates to the public – in a more unusual format.

Ashley Makowski and Kyla Owen said they haven’t been paying close attention to the municipal election, but their attention was caught by a Facebook post encouraging people to come down and “speed date” the candidates.

“It's just a great way to get good information, and this is such a fun idea,” said Makowski.

(Watch the video to see more from "Speed Date Your Candidates.") Helena event lets voters "Speed Date" mayoral, city commission candidates

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Helena Area co-hosted “Speed Date

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