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.

Howard County

146 seats · 146 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (30: 30 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Center Township Trustee	() David Ancil	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member	() Debra Rahe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member	() Janine Ravas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member	() Gregory Tryling	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 1	() Tommy Cleaver Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 2	() David Grant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 3	() Linda Koontz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay Township Board Member 1	() Neva Boyce	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clay Township Board Member 2	() Clee Oliver	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ervin Township Board Member 1	() Martin Jay 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ervin Township Board Member 2	() Bobby Mccain 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ervin Township Board Member 3	() Lin Ortman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 1	() Mark Ancil	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 2	() Harley Griswold	Nov 3, 2026
+	Harrison Township Board Member 3	() Jason Lemons	Nov 3, 2026
+	Honey Creek Township Board Member 1	() Teresa Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Honey Creek Township Board Member 2	() Timothy Zell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard Township Board Member 2	() Janine Ravas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard Township Board Member 3	() Gregory Tryling	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Ted Hullinger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Stan Middlesworth	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 1	() Cali Dewitt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 2	() Rita Kingseed	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 3	() Kristina Zirkle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe Township Board Member 1	() Cheryl Byrd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe Township Board Member 2	() Linda Johnston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe Township Board Member 3	() Keith Olmstead	Nov 3, 2026
+	Taylor Township Board Member 1	() Margaret Abart-Briles	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Gregory Hueston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 2	() Bradley Semon	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member Dist AT LARGE	(R) Debra L Everling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Council Seat 1	() Craig Standish 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Council Seat 2	(R) Debra Everling 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Council Seat 3	() James Skinner 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Council Seat 4	() Mark Steven Lantz 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Teresa Duke 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Megan Reel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Greentown Town Council Member - At Large	() Debra Everling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Mayor	() Tyler Moore 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 1	() Bob Stevenson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 2	() Crystal Sanburn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 3	() David Capshaw 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 4	() Greg Davis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 5	() Jeff Plough 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 6	() Matt Grecu 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 7	() Ray Collins 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 8	() Tom Miklik 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Council Seat 9	() Tony Stewart 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo City Clerk	() Diane Howard 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Russiaville Town Council Seat 1	() Donnie Parvin 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Russiaville Town Council Seat 2	() Greg Landrum 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Russiaville Town Council Seat 3	() Jake Gibson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Russiaville Town Council Seat 4	() Pat Reel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Russiaville Town Council Seat 5	() Roger Waddell 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 1	(N) Dennis B Bentzler	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 1	(N) Charley W Hinkle	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 2	(N) Lewis J Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 3	(N) Alexandra D Durham	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 4	(N) David M Emry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Gregory A Stephens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Jordan Buckley 1 AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	() Brian Day 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Sheryl Dean 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Evan Eikenberry 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Andrea L Hale	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eastern Howard School Corporation At-large	(N) Cynthia L Hurst	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo Center School Board Dist 4	(N) David Emry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 1	() Lisa Ellison 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 2	() Dave Emry 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 3	(N) Lewis Hall 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 4	() Lisa Hemmeger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 5	(N) Charley Hinkle 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corporation Seat 7	() Karen Sosbe 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern School Corporation Seat 1	(N) Daniel Armstrong 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern School Corporation Seat 2	(N) Jonathan Eller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern School Corporation Seat 3	() Ted Merrell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern School Corporation Seat 4	() Kenny Ortman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern School Corporation Seat 5	(N) Jonathan Underwood 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Taylor Community School Corporation District 1	(N) Dennis Bentzler 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Taylor Community School Corporation District 1-2	() Shawn Haus 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Taylor Community School Corporation District 2	() Jenny Bogue 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Taylor Community School Corporation District 2-2	() Bill Brubaker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Western School Corporation Harrison Township 2	() Harry Kenworthy 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Western School Corporation Honey Creek Township 2	(N) Andrea Hale	Nov 2, 2027
+	Western School Corporation Honey Creek Township 2	(N) Cynthia Hurst	Nov 2, 2027
+	Western School Corporation Honey Creek Township 2	(N) Gregory Stephens 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Western School Corporation Monroe Township 2	() Lynn Hale 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Jackie Dodd AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner District 2	() Jack Dodd 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner District 3	() Brad Bray 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Sheriff	() Jerry Asher 2 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Prosecutor	() Mark McCann 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Clerk	() Debbie Stewart 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Treasurer	(R) Christie Branch 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Auditor	() Jackie Dodd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Auditor	(R) Jessica Secrease 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Assessor	() Mindy Heady 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Recorder	() Torie Kelley 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Coroner	(R) David Granger 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Surveyor	() Greg Lake 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Council At-Large 1	(R) Martha Lake 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Council At-Large 2	(R) Brett Sanders 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Council At-Large 3	(R) Daryl Maple 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Council District 1	() George Alexander 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (23: 23 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) Lynn Murray	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Blake Dahl	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Hans Pate	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (11: 11 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 18	(R) Stacey Donato AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 21	(R) James (Jim) Buck AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 23	(R) Ethan Manning AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 30	(R) Michael Karickhoff AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 38	(R) Heath R VanNatter 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 5	(R) Victoria Spartz 1 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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