HELENA — For the first time in more than two decades, there's an open race for Helena mayor, with no incumbent on the ballot. Mayor Wilmot Collins announced he won't run for a third term as mayor.

It's also the first time since 2001 that Helena is holding a municipal primary election. Five candidates filed for mayor, and only two of them will move on to the general election.

Lewis and Clark County election officials mailed out thousands of ballots on Friday. You must return your primary ballot by 8 p.m. on Sept. 9 in order for it to count.

Below, find links to our full interviews with the five mayoral candidates:

Jonathon Ambarian

Emily Dean , a current city commissioner, says the city needs someone who can build relationships to get results for the community, and she has a history o

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