A different kind of candidate forum brought local politicians and voters together over a pint of beer.
It's not your traditional political debate or a public forum, but more like a nice chat over a couple of cold ones.
"The entire event is just designed to be informal, casual conversation with our local state and federal elected officials and our members in a venue that promotes just good conversation, good relationship building," said Scott VenDeWoestyne, director of government affairs for the Quad Cities Chamber.
The Quad Cities Chamber served up its first Politics and Pints event. There was a wide variety of elected officials, from mayors, county board members, and state representatives.
"The business leaders can have just a one on one conversation about what matters to them," said VenDeWoestyne.
The event provided a more comfortable, non-intimidating setting for voters.
"Its kind of a different event that stuck out to me that I just thought it would be good come out and meet some of the candidates," said Jacob Mcvey, who attend the event.
With Election Day right around the corner the event comes at perfect timing.
"We're less than two weeks now and you know a lot of tensions are high and emotions running high, so it's good to be able to relax a little bit and just meet people and talk about the issues," said Iowa Representative Jim Lykam, a Democrat from Davenport.
It's a way to not only get to know local elected officials but also to be better informed for the big day.
"I think it's highly important to get out and meet the candidates in our community and what their services could bring those communities," said Mcvey.
The chamber plans to throw another Politics and Pints this spring.