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.

Crawford County

116 seats · 116 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Boone Township Trustee	() Debby Broughton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Boone Township Board Member 1	() Virginia Bell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Boone Township Board Member 2	() Patricia Shelton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Boone Township Board Member 3	() Denver Shelton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jennings Township Board Member 1	() Kelly Birkla	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jennings Township Board Member 2	() Ashley Bullington	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jennings Township Board Member 3	() John Lahue	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Alma Riley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 2	() Joe Schwartz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 3	() Helen Wright	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 1	() Daniel House	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 2	() Diana Main	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 3	() Gary Main	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ohio Township Board Member 1	() Benjamin Breeden	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ohio Township Board Member 2	() James Lutz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ohio Township Board Member 3	() Gary Wiseman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Patoka Township Board Member 1	() Pam Harmon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Patoka Township Board Member 2	() Janet Leonard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Patoka Township Board Member 3	() Beverly Oxley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sterling Township Board Member 1	() Leann Bertram 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sterling Township Board Member 2	() Lori Mcintosh 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sterling Township Board Member 3	() Lisq Riddell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Kathy Denbo	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 2	() Darwin Groves	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 3	() Tammy Jellison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whiskey Run Township Board Member 1	() Jerry Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whiskey Run Township Board Member 2	() Terry Jones 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whiskey Run Township Board Member 3	() Charles Parks 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Alton Town Council Seat 1	() James Hollcroft	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Council Seat 2	() Lee Goffinet	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Council Seat 3	() Roger Hoten	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Katy Brewer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Tarra Carothers 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Lisa Goffinet	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Samantha Lahue 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Olivia Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	English Town Council Seat 1	() Alford Redden 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	English Town Council Seat 2	() David Sillings 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	English Town Council Seat 3	() Martha King 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	English Town Council Seat 4	() Michael Benham 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	English Town Council Seat 5	() Patricia Reyling 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Leavenworth Town Council Seat 1	() Darlene Vasser 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Leavenworth Town Council Seat 2	() Daryl Daily 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Leavenworth Town Council Seat 3	() James Uland 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Marengo Town Council Seat 1	() Eddie Wetzel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Marengo Town Council Seat 2	() Jerry Walton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Marengo Town Council Seat 3	() Mike Haverstock 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milltown Town Council Seat 1	() Jean Melton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milltown Town Council Seat 2	() Justin Barnes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milltown Town Council Seat 3	() Stephen Hamm 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Karen Sheller 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation At-Large B	(N) Craig Adams 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation At-Large B	(N) Karen Birkla Sheller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation At-Large B	() Jerry Hanger Jr 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation District 1	() Lance Stroud 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation District 2	() Wayne Carothers 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation District 3	() Sherry Newton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County Community School Corporation District 4	() Cliff Kerce 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Crawford County School Board Member Dist B	(N) Paul Broughton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County School Board Member Dist B	(N) Jerry Hanger Jr	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Crawford County Commissioner District 2	(R) Larry Ingle 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Commissioner District 3	(R) Morton Dale 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Sheriff	() Jeff Howell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Prosecutor	() Chase Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Clerk	() Lisa Stephenson-Holzbog 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Larry Ingle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Treasurer	(R) Jennifer Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Auditor	() Wendy Marples 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Assessor	() Michael Carlisle 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Recorder	() Christian Howell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Coroner	(R) Allison Howell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Surveyor	(R) Reginald Timberlake	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council At-Large 1	(R) William Breeding 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council At-Large 2	(D) Shawn Scott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council At-Large 3	(R) Linda Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council District 1	(R) Lucas Stroud 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council District 2	(R) Mark Stevens 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crawford County Council District 3	(R) Troy Mason 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (21: 21 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) Justin Mills	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (9: 9 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 44	(R) Eric Koch AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 48	(R) Daryl Schmitt AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 74	(R) Stephen Bartels	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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