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.

Monroe County

133 seats · 133 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (35: 35 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bean Blossom Township Trustee	() Kim Alexander 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bean Blossom Township Board Member 1	() Debra Hutson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bean Blossom Township Board Member 2	() Steven Jacobs 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bean Blossom Township Board Member 3	() Vicki Mcgloclin 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Benton Township Board Member 1	() Jake Dodds 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Benton Township Board Member 1	() Richard Erb 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Benton Township Board Member 2	(D) Joe Husk 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Benton Township Board Member 3	() Sean Mcinerney 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bloomington Township Board Member 1	() Dorothy Granger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bloomington Township Board Member 2	() Barbara Mckinney 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bloomington Township Board Member 3	() Elizabeth Sensenstein 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clear Creek Township Board Member	() Dwight May	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clear Creek Township Board Member 1	() Aaron Betterly 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clear Creek Township Board Member 2	() Joann Calabrese	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clear Creek Township Board Member 3	() Steven Hinds 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indian Creek Township Board Member 1	() Diana Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indian Creek Township Board Member 1	() Paul Fox	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indian Creek Township Board Member 2	(R) Wendi Reynolds	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indian Creek Township Board Member 3	() Katrina Ladwig	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 1	() Jack Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 2	(D) Susie Hamilton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Perry Township Board Member 3	(D) Barbara Sturbaum	Nov 3, 2026
+	Polk Township Board Member 1	() Nino Cocchiarella	Nov 3, 2026
+	Polk Township Board Member 2	() Patty Eads	Nov 3, 2026
+	Polk Township Board Member 3	() Victoria Streiff	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 1	() Dawn Durnil	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 2	() Jay Thrasher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 3	(R) David Willibey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Salt Creek Township Board Member 1	() Judy Goforth 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 1	() Theresa Oatman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 2	() William Smith Iii	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 3	(R) John Wilson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Jerry Ayers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Kenny Bryant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Andrew Spriggs	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bloomington City Mayor	() Kerry Thomson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() John Hamilton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 1	() Andy Ruff 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 2	() Courtney Daily	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 3	() Dave Rollo 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 4	() Hopi Stosberg 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 5	() Isabel Piedmont-Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 6	() Isak Nti Asare 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 7	() Kate Rosenbarger 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 8	() Matt Flaherty 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Council Seat 9	() Sydney Zulich 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bloomington City Clerk	() Nicole Bolden MMC 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Council Seat 1	() Daniel Swafford 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Council Seat 2	() Pamela Samples 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Council Seat 3	() Scott Oldham 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Council Seat 4	() Trevor Sager 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Council Seat 5	() William Ellis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Noelle Conyer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ellettsville Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Leah Fiegle 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Stinesville Town Council Seat 1	() Kimberly Cunningham 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Stinesville Town Council Seat 3	() Richard Carter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Stinesville Town Council Seat 2	() Scott McGlocklin 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 1	() Erin Wyatt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 2	() April Hennessey 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 3	() Ashley Pirani 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 4	() Tiana Iruoje 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 5	() Erin Cooperman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 6	() Ross Grimes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Monroe County Community School Corporation District 7	() Aja Jester 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation At-Large	() Brad Tucker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation Bean Blossom Township 1	() Jimmie Durnil 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation Bean Blossom Township 2	() Angie Jacobs 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation Richland Township 1	() Larry DeMoss 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation Richland Township 2	() Dana Robert Kerr 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Monroe County Commissioner District 1	() Julie Thomas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner District 2	() Lee Jones 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner District 3	() Jody Madeira 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Sheriff	() Ruben Marte 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Prosecutor	() Erika Oliphant 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Clerk	() Nicole Browne 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Treasurer	() Catherine Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Auditor	(D) Brianne Gregory 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Assessor	() Judy Sharp 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Recorder	() Amy Swain 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Coroner	(D) Jeffery Hall 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Surveyor	() Trohn Enright-Randolph 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Council At-Large 1	(D) Trent Deckard 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Council At-Large 2	() Geoff McKim 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Council At-Large 3	(D) David Henry 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Council District 2	() Kate Wiltz 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Council District 4	() Jennifer Crossley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Eric Spoonmore	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (26: 26 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) Geoffrey Bradley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Mary Diekhoff	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Darcie Fawcett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Holly Harvey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Valeri Haughton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Kara Krothe	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (12: 12 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 40	(D) Shelli Yoder AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 44	(R) Eric Koch AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State House District 46	(R) Robert Heaton 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	State House District 60	(R) Peggy Mayfield AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	State House District 61	(D) Matt Pierce AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 62	(R) Dave Hall 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 9	(R) Erin Houchin 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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