What is Civic Mirror?

Civic Mirror is a civic technology platform designed to make government easier to understand, research and engage with. It brings together information about elected offices, public spending, legislation, judicial decisions and civic events into a single, searchable interface. The goal is to reduce fragmentation and help people see how public institutions function in practice, not just in theory.

What problem is Civic Mirror trying to solve?

Most public information already exists, but it is scattered across dozens of websites, written in technical language, and difficult to connect across roles, agencies and decision-making processes. Civic Mirror focuses on aggregation, context and clarity — helping users understand who is responsible for what, how decisions are made, and how those decisions connect over time.

Is Civic Mirror affiliated with a political party or campaign?

No. Civic Mirror is designed as a non-partisan platform. It does not endorse candidates, promote political parties, or tell users what positions to take. The platform is structured to present primary information and sourced material, allowing users to draw their own conclusions.

How does Civic Mirror maintain neutrality?

Neutrality is addressed structurally rather than rhetorically. The platform surfaces original sources wherever possible, clearly labels summarised content, and allows users to view information through different lenses — including progressive, conservative or just the facts. The intent is transparency about framing, not hidden editorial judgement.

What kind of information does the platform include?

Depending on availability, Civic Mirror can include: lists of elected offices at state, county and local level; role descriptions explaining what each office is responsible for; budget and spending information tied to specific offices; legislative bills with plain-language summaries; judicial rulings categorised by case type; public calendars, meetings and livestream links; and evidence panels linking officials to sourced articles, rulings or statements. All content is designed to be navigable without requiring specialist political knowledge.

How does Civic Mirror use AI?

AI is used primarily to process large volumes of public information and convert complex material — such as legislation or court rulings — into readable summaries. The underlying source material remains available, and summaries are intended as entry points, not replacements for original documents.

How can users engage with elected officials through Civic Mirror?

Where verified contact information exists, Civic Mirror allows users to send structured, one-click emails to elected officials about legislation, votes or public actions. The platform also supports pre-written question prompts to help users engage constructively, especially those new to civic participation.

Does Civic Mirror collect or sell user data?

Civic Mirror is designed to minimise data collection. User profiles exist to support engagement features, but the platform is not built around targeted advertising or data monetisation. Long-term sustainability is being approached cautiously, with an emphasis on trust and public value.

What makes Civic Mirror different from existing civic or transparency tools?

Many existing tools focus on a single dimension — voting records, legislation, budgets or elections. Civic Mirror's differentiator is connection: linking roles, decisions, money, events and outcomes so users can see how individual actions fit into a broader system. The emphasis is on continuity rather than snapshots.

Who is Civic Mirror for?

Civic Mirror is for anyone who wants a clearer, more connected understanding of how government works — whether they are voting, researching an issue, attending meetings, or simply trying to stay informed about the institutions that affect their daily lives. It is designed to be usable by people with no prior expertise, while still supporting deeper exploration for advanced users.

What is the long-term vision for Civic Mirror?

The long-term goal is to create durable civic infrastructure — what Pecenica describes as connective tissue between the public and their representatives. Rather than focusing on individual election cycles or controversies, Civic Mirror aims to support ongoing engagement, accountability and institutional memory over time.

What's next for the platform?

Planned enhancements include candidate profiles alongside existing officeholders, improved issue-based filtering (e.g. environment, education, infrastructure), deeper legislative tracking across committees and voting stages, and expanded coverage beyond Indiana. Development is iterative, with user feedback shaping priorities.

Blackford County

96 seats · 96 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Harrison Township Trustee	() Stephen Hurd 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 1	() Lucrethia Altman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 2	(R) Debra Penrod	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 3	() Michael Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Judith Crouch	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Denise Hile	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	() Jackie Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Licking Township Board Member 1	() Gloria Mahan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Licking Township Board Member 2	() Judy Trees 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Jessica Pierson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() James Thurman	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (25: 25 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Dunkirk City Mayor	() Daniel Eckstein 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Mayor	() Brad Neff 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Mayor	() Jack Robbins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Council Seat 1	() Christy Curts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Council Seat 2	() Dan Watson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Council Seat 3	() Donna Revolt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Council Seat 4	() Jesse Bivens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Council Seat 5	() Randy Murphy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dunkirk City Clerk	() Kara Lowe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hartford City City Council Seat 1	() Bill Aspy 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hartford City City Council Seat 2	() Michael Wolfe 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hartford City City Council Seat 3	() Ron Dudelston 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hartford City City Council Seat 4	() Tony Scaggs 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hartford City City Council Seat 5	() Tracey Witt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier Mayor	() Bradley Web	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier City Council Seat 1	() Corey Roberts 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier City Council Seat 2	() Gary Cagle 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier City Council Seat 3	() John Morgan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier City Council Seat 4	() Michael Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Montpelier City Council Seat 5	() Travis Sills 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shamrock Lakes Town Council Seat 1	() Dr Rachael Olufowote 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shamrock Lakes Town Council Seat 2	() Kelly Earle 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shamrock Lakes Town Council Seat 3	() Mike Nichols 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shamrock Lakes Town Council Seat 4	() Steve Voller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shamrock Lakes Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Diann Nichols 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Blackford County Schools Seat 1	() Nikki Gorrell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Blackford County Schools Seat 2	() Philip Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Blackford County Schools Seat 3	() Troy Kaufman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Blackford County Schools Seat 4	() Jimmy Lytle 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Blackford County Schools Seat 5	() Scott Malott 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Blackford County Commissioner District 1	() John Lancaster 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Commissioner District 3	(R) Ryan Goodspeed 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Sheriff	() Jim Heflin 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Prosecutor	() Joelle Freiburger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Clerk	() Kimberly Pitts 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Auditor	() Sharon Hartley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Assessor	() Sheila Hyer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Recorder	(R) Amanda Leas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Coroner	() Zach Crouch 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Surveyor	() Paul Schriver 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Council At-Large 1	(R) Jack Beckley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Council At-Large 2	(R) Casey Dick 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Council District 1	() Patrick Cale 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Council District 2	(R) Dan Borgenheimer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Blackford County Council District 4	() Kyle Lechien 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 1	() Loretta Rush	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 2	() Mark Massa	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 3	() Geoffrey Slaughter	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 4	() Christopher Goff	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 5	() Derek Molter	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 1	(N) L Bailey	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Elaine Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Mary DeBoer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Paul Felix	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Melissa May	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Rudolph Pyle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Nancy Vaidik	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2	() Leanna Weissmann	Nov 7, 2032
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 3	() Peter Foley	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 4	() Dana Kenworthy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 5	() Cale Bradford	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 6	() Robert Altice	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 7	() Elizabeth Tavitas	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 8	() Paul Mathias	Nov 7, 2032
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 9	() Stephen Scheele	Nov 7, 2028
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Brian Bade	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) John Barry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Bruce Petit	Nov 3, 2026
+	Town Court Judge	(N) Samantha Spencer	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	Governor	(R) Mike Braun 2	Nov 7, 2028
	Attorney General	(R) Todd Rokita 4 3 4	Nov 7, 2028
	Secretary of State	(R) Diego Morales 1	Nov 7, 2028
	State Senate District 19	(R) Travis Holdman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 33	(R) J.D Prescott AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Lieutenant Governor	(R) Micah Beckwith 1 2 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State Auditor	(R) Wlise Nieshalla AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State Treasurer	(R) Daniel Elliott AMA	Nov 7, 2028
▶ Federal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator Seat A	(R) Todd Young 1 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	U.S. Senator Seat B	(R) Jim Banks 1 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2030
+	U.S. House District 3	(R) Marlin A Stutzman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Holly Brady	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Cristal Brisco	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Jon DeGuilio	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana	(N) Sarah Barker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana	(N) Matthew Brookman	Nov 3, 2026

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