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.

Rush County

123 seats · 123 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (41: 41 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Anderson Township Trustee	() Craig Angle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Anderson Township Board Member 1	(R) Jeffrey Innis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Anderson Township Board Member 2	(R) Laura Cowan Jessup	Nov 3, 2026
+	Anderson Township Board Member 3	() Jeff Innis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 1	() Laura Ash	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 2	() Rachel Delay	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 3	() John Gray	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Robert Newhouse	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Connie Amos	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	() Nicole Dora	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() David Angle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 2	() Julia Coon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 3	(R) Casey Ted Owens	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Township Board Member 1	() Doug Bacon 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Township Board Member 1	() Thomas Brady 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Township Board Member 1	() Charles Herrell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Township Board Member 2	(R) Raymond Turner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orange Township Board Member 3	() Raymond Turner 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Orange Township Township Board Member 2	(R) Douglas Bacon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 1	() Joshua Brinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 2	(R) David Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Posey Township Board Member 3	(R) Zachary Tucker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 1	(R) Mary Carroll	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 2	(R) Tony Fudge	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 3	(R) Marlene Fudge	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley Township Board Member 1	() Andrew Barclay 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley Township Board Member 1	() Wanda Henderson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley Township Board Member 2	() Russel Silver 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley Township Board Member 3	(R) Wanda Henderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rushville Township Trustee	() warren buhler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rushville Township Board Member 1	(R) Mary Ann Beard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rushville Township Board Member 2	() Ashley Niedenthal 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rushville Township Board Member 3	() Paul Sutton 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() William Richardson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 2	() Brent Horton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 3	(R) Wayne Munson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Walker Township Board Member 1	() Jerri Cadwallader	Nov 3, 2026
+	Walker Township Board Member 2	() Eric Wagoner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Ron Holloway	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Kyle Ripberger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Susan Waggoner	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Carthage Town Council Seat 1	() Charlie Watkins 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Council Seat 2	() Jeremy Green 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Council Seat 3	() John Abrell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Council Seat 4	() Kelly Land 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Council Seat 5	() Maggie DeBusk 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Rachael Morrow 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Glenwood Town Council Seat 2	() Denny Richardson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Glenwood Town Council Seat 1	() David Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Mayor	() Mike Pavey 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Clerk	() Ann Copley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Council Seat 1	() Brad Berkemier 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Council Seat 2	() Jeremy Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Council Seat 3	() Rob Hadley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Council Seat 4	() Robert Bridges 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rushville City Council Seat 5	() Ron Gardner 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Rush County Schools District 1	() Jeff Amos 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 2	() Angela Kuhn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 3	() Kevin Banks 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 4	(N) Matthew Jones 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 5	() Addam Carmony 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 6	() Steve Sickbert 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rush County Schools District 7	(N) Jeffrey Edwards 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 3	(N) Jon "Kevin" Banks	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 6	(N) Jennifer A Bowles	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 7	(N) Jeffrey "Jeff" Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County School Board Dist 3	(N) Jon Banks	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County School Board Dist 6	(N) Jennifer Bowles	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Rush County Commissioner District 1	() Ron Jarman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Commissioner District 2	() Jeff Wilson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Commissioner District 3	() Kenny Aulbach 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Treasurer	(R) Susan Spaeth	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Auditor	() Kyle Gardner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Auditor	(R) Tammy Justice	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Coroner	(D) Scott Medd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Surveyor	(R) Marvin Rees	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Council At-Large 1	(R) Kyle Gardner 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Council At-Large 2	(R) Dennis Corn 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Council At-Large 3	(R) Charles Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Council District 1	() Scott Barnes 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Rush County Council District 2	() Carl Harcourt 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (25: 25 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 Hill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Ronald Jarman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Leigh Morning	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Jennifer Sammons	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Jeffery Wilson	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 42	(R) Jean Leising AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 54	(R) Cory Criswell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 55	(R) Lindsay Patterson 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 6	(R) Jefferson Shreve 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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