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.

Jay County

125 seats · 125 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bearcreek Township Trustee	() Nancy Cline	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bearcreek Township Board Member 1	() Shelli Rigsbee 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bearcreek Township Board Member 2	() Kari Tressler 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greene Township Board Member 1	() Robert Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greene Township Board Member 2	() Billy Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greene Township Board Member 3	() Donald Whitenack	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Mosser Kathy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Caster Matt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	() Rigby Terry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 1	() Confer Confer Janet	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 2	() Monroe Monroe Duane	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 3	() Nixon Nixon Richard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Madison Township Board Member 1	() Greg Shreeve	Nov 3, 2026
+	Madison Township Board Member 2	() Patti Starr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Madison Township Board Member 3	() Charlene Theurer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() David Angle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() Tom Crosby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() Brad Hardin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() Brenda Hegel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() Ed Mckaig	Nov 3, 2026
+	Penn Township Board Member 1	() Scott Benter	Nov 3, 2026
+	Penn Township Board Member 2	() Doug Geesaman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Penn Township Board Member 3	() Ronald Paxson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Pike Township Board Member 1	() Scott Coy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Pike Township Board Member 2	() Tammy Horn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 1	() Robert Ford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 2	(D) Gary Glogas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 3	() Joe Lloyd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wabash Township Board Member 1	() Jane Martin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wabash Township Board Member 2	() Bev Westgerdes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wayne Township Board Member 1	() Charles Denney	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wayne Township Board Member 2	() Debra Gaskill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wayne Township Board Member 3	() M Rines	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (26: 26 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bryant Town Council Seat 1	() Gregg Ellenberger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Council Seat 2	() James Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Council Seat 3	() Scott Schoentein 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Gloria May 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Carrie Minnich 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Krista Scholer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bryant Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Connie Southworth 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pennville Town Council Seat 2	(R) Branda Manns 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pennville Town Council Seat 3	() Josh Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pennville Town Council Seat 1	() Alicia Corwin 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Mayor	() Jeff Westlake 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 1	() Ashley Hilfiker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 2	() Dave Golden 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 3	() Kent McClung 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 4	() Matt Goldsworthy 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 5	() Michele Brewster 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 6	() Mike Aker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Council Seat 7	() Ron May 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Portland City Clerk	() Lori Phillips 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Redkey Town Council Seat 1	() Brenda Beaty 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Redkey Town Council Seat 2	() Chance Retter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Redkey Town Council Seat 3	() David Dudelston 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Redkey Town Council Seat 5	() James Phillips 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Salamonia Town Council Seat 1	() Donald Shauver 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Salamonia Town Council Seat 2	() Michelle Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Salamonia Town Council Seat 3	() Penny Gaskill 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Jay School Corporation District 1-1	() Jon Eads 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 1-2	() Marcie Vormohr 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 2	() Chip Phillips 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 3	() Donna Geesaman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 4	() Aaron Clark 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 5	() Ronald Laux 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay School Corporation District 6	() Chad Towell 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Jay County Commissioner District 1	() Doug Horn 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Commissioner District 2	() Chad Aker 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Commissioner District 3	() Duane Monroe 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Sheriff	() Larry Ray Newton 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Prosecutor	() Wesley Schemenaur 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Clerk	() Missy Elliott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Treasurer	() Jonelle Foreman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Auditor	() Emily Franks 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Assessor	() Robin Alberson 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Recorder	() Melanie Upp 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Coroner	() Brayden Fields 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Surveyor	(R) Bradley Daniels 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Council At-Large 1	(R) Michael Brewster 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Council At-Large 2	(R) Bryan Alexander 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Council At-Large 3	(R) Matt Minnich 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Council District 1	() Cindy Bracy 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jay County Council District 3	() Faron Parr 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 Hutchison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Gail Dues	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Blaine Goode	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Court Judge	(N) Donald Gillespie	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 19	(R) Travis Holdman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 33	(R) J.D Prescott AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 79	(R) Matthew S Lehman 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 (9: 9 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. 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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