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.

Shelby County

130 seats · 130 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (41: 41 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Addison Township Trustee	() Angelia Carson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Addison Township Board Member 1	() Richard Moorehead 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Addison Township Board Member 2	() Julie Ruschhaupt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Addison Township Board Member 3	() Susan Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brandywine Township Board Member 1	() Linda Rund 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brandywine Township Board Member 2	() Shawn Stonebraker 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brandywine Township Board Member 3	() Krista Stucker 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanover Township Board Member 1	() Melvin Adams 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanover Township Board Member 1	() Craig Brewer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanover Township Board Member 1	() Marilyn Kaper 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanover Township Board Member 2	() Charlie Nugent 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hanover Township Board Member 3	() Jerry Wilhelm 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hendricks Township Board Member 1	() Michael Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hendricks Township Board Member 2	() Tracy Slinkard 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hendricks Township Board Member 3	() Eric Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	(D) April Mangrum	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 1	() Bruce Kuhn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 2	() Christine Walker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 3	() Earl Weaver	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 1	() Diana Rogerson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 2	(R) Martha Showers 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Marion Township Board Member 3	() Doris Westerbeck 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Moral Township Board Member 1	() David Brattain 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Moral Township Board Member 2	() Tommy Linville 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Moral Township Board Member 3	() Paul Mitchko 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 1	() Tom Crosby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 2	() Land Joe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Noble Township Board Member 3	() Daniel Lewis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Trustee	() James Montgomery	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Board Member 1	() Marilyn Hance	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Board Member 2	() Thomas Zobel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Creek Township Board Member 1	() Michael Adams	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Creek Township Board Member 2	() William Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sugar Creek Township Board Member 3	(R) David Vaught	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Barbara Branson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 1	() Gina Batton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 2	() Linda Conner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 3	() Brenda Hook 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Story Mark	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Tennell Netta	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Isley Rick	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Fairland Town Council Seat 2	() Jeremy Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairland Town Council Seat 3	(R) Rick Daily 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairland Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Shea Fink 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairland Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Morgan Stratton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairland Town Council Seat 1	() Jeremy Creech 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Morristown Town Council Seat 1	() Dave Benefiel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Morristown Town Council Seat 3	() Larry Tracy 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Morristown Town Council Seat 5	() Tammy Davis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Morristown Town Council Seat 2	() Kristi Langkabel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Mayor	() Scott Furgeson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Clerk	() Scott Asher 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 1	() Betsy Means-Davis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 2	() Chuck Reed 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 3	() Dennis Harrold 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 4	() Kassy Wilson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 5	() Linda Sanders 2	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 6	() Mike Johnson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Council Seat 7	() Thurman Adams 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() John Blue 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Aaron Carlton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Edward Comstock 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Andrew Hawk 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Karen Humphreys	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Brandon Kleine 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelby Eastern Schools At-Large	() Amber Kuhn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools At-Large 1	() Dennis Hearne 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools At-Large 2	() Andrea Lee 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools At-Large 3	() James Rees 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools At-Large 4	() Michael Turner 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools District 1	() Katherine Garringer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Central Schools District 2	() Amanda Bunton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation Moral Township 2	() Wilson Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County Hendricks Township 2	() Daryl Thomas 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County Jackson Township 2	() Jon Deater 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County Jackson Township 3	() Brad Stamper 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Southwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County Washington Township 2	() Dustin Simpson 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Shelby County Commissioner District 1	() Jason Abel 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Commissioner District 2	() David Lawson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Commissioner District 3	(R) Nathan Runnebohm 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Assessor	() James Landwerlen 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Council At-Large 1	(R) Troy Merrick 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Council At-Large 2	(R) Charity Mohr 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Council At-Large 3	(R) Jeremy Ruble 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Council District 1	() Kyle Barlow 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby County Council District 3	(R) Brett Haacker 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) Trent Meltzer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Raymond Apsley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) David Riggins	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (13: 13 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 28	(R) Michael Crider 1 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 32	(R) Aaron Freeman AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 42	(R) Jean Leising AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 47	(R) Robb Greene AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 54	(R) Cory Criswell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 58	(R) Michelle Davis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 73	(R) Jennifer Meltzer 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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