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.

Clay County

127 seats · 127 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (30: 30 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brazil Township Trustee	() Terry Castor 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazil Township Board Member 1	() Michelle Harden-Price 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazil Township Board Member 2	(R) Susan Maesch 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazil Township Board Member 3	() Brittany Sauter 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cass Township Board Member 1	() Dorothy Keiser	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cass Township Board Member 2	() Michele Neese	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cass Township Board Member 3	() Marjorie Schultz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Dick Johnson Township Board Member 1	() James Burk 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Dick Johnson Township Board Member 2	() Clark Ferguson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Dick Johnson Township Board Member 3	() John Loughmiller 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 1	() Joe Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 2	(R) Mike Fowler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 3	() Rusty Sinders	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lewis Township Board Member 1	() Henry Buell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lewis Township Board Member 2	() Loren Holdaway 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lewis Township Board Member 3	() Bryan Husband 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 1	() Kirby Barrett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 2	() Lloyd Hendrix	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 3	(R) Shane Wiram	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 1	() Mark Adamson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 2	() Lori Hutcheson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 3	() Marion Schafer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Ridge Township Board Member 1	() Annette Ream	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Ridge Township Board Member 2	() Jon Romas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Ridge Township Board Member 3	() Steve Stoelting 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 1	() barry price	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 2	() Pete Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 3	() heather wallace	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Tina Heffner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Dawn Schmidt	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (32: 32 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brazil City Mayor	() Brian Wyndham 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Council Seat 1	() Angie Modesitt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Council Seat 2	() Brad Deal 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Council Seat 3	() Karen Boes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Council Seat 4	() Shane Litz 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Council Seat 5	() Steve Bell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brazil City Clerk	() Karen McQueen 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Council Seat 1	() James Hayes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Council Seat 2	() Linda Archer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Council Seat 3	() Mike Bemis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Susan Clodfelter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Diane Fields 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Conrad Koehler 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Catherine Mienheartt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carbon Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Donna Mullinix 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Center Point Town Council Seat 1	() Kevin McCrea 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Center Point Town Council Seat 2	() Lisa Bell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Center Point Town Council Seat 3	() Roy Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay City Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Sarah Stoliby 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay City Town Council Seat 1	() Donald Dayhuff 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay City Town Council Seat 2	() Donnella Baumgartner 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay City Town Council Seat 3	() Tim Rood 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Harmony Town Council Seat 1	() Brian Mathis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Harmony Town Council Seat 2	() Elmer Pollard 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Harmony Town Council Seat 3	() Janice Gooch 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Harmony Town Council Seat 4	() Leslee McDonald 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Knightsville Town Council Seat 1	() Chris Styleburg 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Knightsville Town Council Seat 2	() Larry Elwell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Knightsville Town Council Seat 3	() Steven Withers 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Staunton Town Council Seat 1	() Andy Kirchner 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Staunton Town Council Seat 2	() Brad Webster 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Staunton Town Council Seat 3	() Robert Gambill 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 1	() Andrea Baysinger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 1	() Thomas Reberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 2	() David Bess 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 3	() Amy Burke Adams 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 4	() Tom Reberger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 5	() Cheryl Schopmeyer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 6	() Michael Shaw 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clay Community Schools Seat 7	() Charley Jackson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 1	() Michael "Doc" Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 3	() Thomas Keith Reberger	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clay County Commissioner District 1	(R) Bryan Allender 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Commissioner District 2	(R) Marty Heffner 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Prosecutor	() Emily Clarke 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Clerk	(R) Nichole Keller 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Assessor	() Barbara Scott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Recorder	(R) Susan Maesch	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Recorder	() Lexi Gass	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Coroner	(R) Lexi Gass 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Surveyor	(R) Vernon Maesch 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council At-Large 1	(R) Jeff Fritz 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council At-Large 2	(R) Michael Heaton 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council At-Large 3	(R) Rick James 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council District 2	() Jason Britton 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council District 3	(R) Jason Thomas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay County Council District 4	(R) Larry Moss 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (22: 22 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) David Thomas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Robert Pell	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 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 23	(R) Spencer R Deery AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State Senate District 38	(R) Greg Goode AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 42	(R) Alan Morrison	Nov 3, 2026
	State House District 46	(R) Robert Heaton 1 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 8	(R) Mark Messmer 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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