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.

Orange County

114 seats · 114 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	French Lick Township Trustee	() Patricia Akins	Nov 3, 2026
+	French Lick Township Board Member 1	() Alex Pierce	Nov 3, 2026
+	French Lick Township Board Member 2	() Cody Radtke 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greenfield Township Board Member 1	() Beth Maskow 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greenfield Township Board Member 2	() John Porter 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Greenfield Township Board Member 3	() Mary Van Gilder 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Cole Cooper	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Diane Flleetwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	(R) Shaun Mathies	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northeast Township Board Member 1	() Robert Holsapple 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northeast Township Board Member 2	() Dale Moon 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northeast Township Board Member 3	() Liz Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northwest Township Board Member 1	() darren allen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northwest Township Board Member 2	() Rana Friedman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Northwest Township Board Member 3	() Terri Williams 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orangeville Township Trustee	() Rodney Hager 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orangeville Township Board Member 1	() Stephanie Buechler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orangeville Township Board Member 2	() John Cheatham 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Township Board Member 1	() Lori Dixon 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Township Board Member 2	() Chad Hall 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Township Board Member 3	() Charles Magill 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Paoli Township Board Member 1	() Mary Boston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Paoli Township Board Member 2	() James Daugherty 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Paoli Township Board Member 3	() Tim Lambdin 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Southeast Township Board Member 1	() Mark Bobbitt 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Southeast Township Board Member 2	() Tami Bobbitt 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Southeast Township Board Member 3	() Harvey Mcadams 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Stampers Creek Township Board Member 1	() Christopher Burger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Stampers Creek Township Board Member 2	() Cory Cory Crecelius 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	French Lick Town Council Seat 1	() Dave Wolford 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Council Seat 2	() Kali Walls 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Council Seat 3	() Marlene Noble 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Council Seat 4	() Tony Reagan Kendall 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Council Seat 5	() Tony Watts 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Cathy Carnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Robert Henderson Jr. 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Beth Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Lick Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Melinda Pendley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Orleans Town Council Seat 1	() John Noblitt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Orleans Town Council Seat 2	() John Lindley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Orleans Town Council Seat 3	() Randy Clark 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Town Council Seat 1	() Arla Frazier 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Town Council Seat 2	() Bobbie Bostock 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Town Council Seat 3	() Donna Marie Dillard 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Town Council Seat 4	() Mylea Pluris 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Town Council Seat 5	() Theron Owen 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Baden Springs Town Council Seat 1	() Billy Shipman	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Baden Springs Town Council Seat 2	() John Carnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Baden Springs Town Council Seat 3	() John Richard Harrison	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Orleans Community Schools At-Large	(N) Dustin Farris 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Community Schools At-Large	(N) Barry J Bishop	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Community Schools At-Large	(N) Todd Marshall 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Community Schools At-Large 2	(N) Barry Bishop 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Orleans Community Schools Orleans Town 2	(N) Courtney Crocker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 3	(N) Edward Joseph "Joe" Kimmel Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Paoli School Board Dist 3	(N) Edward Kimmel Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orleans Community Schools Orleans Township 2	() Judy Schrock 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Greenfield/Paoli 1	(N) David Padgett 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Greenfield/Paoli 2	() Julie Hopper 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Stamper's Creek/SE 1	() Joe Kimmel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Stamper's Creek/SE 2	() Bill Hoke 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Town of Paoli 1	(N) Alex Whiteman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Town of Paoli 2	() Lora Sanders 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Paoli Community School Corporation Town of Paoli 3	() Lila Tucker 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Orange County Commissioner District 3	(R) Richard W Dixon 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Treasurer	(R) Shelley Hammack	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Auditor	(R) Sandy Hill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Recorder	(R) Heather Henderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	() Steve Hopper	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Council At-Large 1	(R) Zachary Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Council At-Large 2	(R) Alan Waynick 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Council At-Large 3	(R) George Key 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Council District 1	() Chad Hager 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange County Council District 3	(R) Jack Hinkle 1	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) Steven Owen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Debra Andry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Elizabeth Jones	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 House District 65	(R) Chris D May AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	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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