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.

Jasper County

129 seats · 129 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (40: 40 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Barkley Township Trustee	() Richard Bozell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Barkley Township Board Member 1	() Steve Clapp	Nov 3, 2026
+	Barkley Township Board Member 2	() Barbara Robinson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Barkley Township Board Member 3	(R) Craig Standish 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Carpenter Township Board Member 1	() Gloria Hawkes 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Carpenter Township Board Member 2	() Geoarge Hawkes 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Carpenter Township Board Member 3	() Quentin Overbeck 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gillam Township Board Member 1	() Annette Scholz 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gillam Township Board Member 2	() Craig Stevens 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gillam Township Board Member 3	() Sarah Williamson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanging Grove Township Board Member 1	() William Balch 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanging Grove Township Board Member 2	() Jennifer Brandenburg 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanging Grove Township Board Member 3	() Shelly Hurley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jordan Township Board Member 1	() Joe Maienbrook	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jordan Township Board Member 2	() Sara Putt-Clouse	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jordan Township Board Member 3	() Ron Schuh	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kankakee Township Board Member 1	() David Hohner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kankakee Township Board Member 2	() Louis Ketchum	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kankakee Township Board Member 3	() David Whitaker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Keener Township Board Member 1	() Wayne Daniels 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Keener Township Board Member 2	() Jason Krooswyk 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Keener Township Board Member 3	() Larry Wiers 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 1	() Bryan Burton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 2	() Christine Houghton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 3	() Homer Lakin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milroy Township Board Member 1	() Larry Chapman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milroy Township Board Member 2	() Randall Cook 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milroy Township Board Member 3	() Rick Mcelfresh 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Newton Township Board Member 1	() Paul Dunlap 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Newton Township Board Member 2	() Greg Miller 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Newton Township Board Member 3	() Gary Tow 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Gerrett Dobson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 2	() Gregg Kanne	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 3	() Jason Osborne	Nov 3, 2026
+	Walker Township Board Member 1	() Jerri Cadwallader	Nov 3, 2026
+	Walker Township Board Member 2	() Brian Hanewich	Nov 3, 2026
+	Walker Township Board Member 3	() Josh James	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wheatfield Township Board Member 1	() Diana Boersma	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wheatfield Township Board Member 2	() Mark Ratliff 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wheatfield Township Board Member 3	() Thomas Strain 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	DeMotte Town Council Seat 1	() Alana Bauman	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Council Seat 3	() Jeff Cambe	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Council Seat 4	() Mark Boer	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Council Seat 5	() Terry Schultz	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Terri Budde MMC CPFA 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Deborah Norberg 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	DeMotte Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Cindy Shepherd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington Town Council Seat 1	() Al Schambach 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington Town Council Seat 2	() Dalton Justice 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington Town Council Seat 3	() Dana Pampel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington Town Council Seat 4	() James Stewart 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington Town Council Seat 5	() Susan Flickner 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Mayor	() Jeff Phillips 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Council Seat 1	() Ernest Watson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Council Seat 2	() Jeff Rayburn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Council Seat 3	() Kevin Armold 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Council Seat 4	() Noelle Weishaar 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Council Seat 5	() Russell Overton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer City Clerk	() Shelby Keys 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wheatfield Town Council Seat 1	() Andi Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wheatfield Town Council Seat 2	() Brian Kwiatkowski 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wheatfield Town Council Seat 3	() Dean Stalbaum 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 1	() Jill Duttlinger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 2	() Dan Fagen 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 3	() Jeff Groen 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 4	() Tim Helton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 5	() Katie Sampson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 6	() Kristy Stowers 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kankakee Valley School Corporation Seat 7	() Bill Walther 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 1	() Gary Braasch 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 2	() Cole Buschman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 3	() Janice Deno 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 4	() Mark Jordan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 5	() Emily Lyons 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 6	() Courtney Wilcox	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rensselaer Central School Corporation Seat 7	() George Cover 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Jasper County Commissioner District 3	() Ryan Hilton 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Prosecutor	() Jacob Taulman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Clerk	() Kara Fishburn 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Treasurer	() Tammy McEwan 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Auditor	() Diana Boersma 2 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Recorder	() Kimberly Grow 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council At-Large 1	(R) Jacob Misch 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council At-Large 2	(R) Scott Walstra 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council At-Large 3	(R) Brian Moore 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council District 1	() Jason Armold 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council District 2	(R) Gary Fritts 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jasper County Council District 3	(R) Steve Jordan 1 AMA	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) Emily Waddle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Russell Bailey	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 5	(R) Ed Charbonneau AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State Senate District 6	(R) Rick Niemeyer 1 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State House District 11	(R) Michael J Aylesworth AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	State House District 13	(R) Sharon Negele	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 16	(R) Kendell Culp 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 4	(R) Jim Baird 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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