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.

New Madrid County

86 seats · 86 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Parma Mayor	() Rufus Williamson Jr	Apr 6, 2027
+	Portageville Mayor	() Mike Cook Jr	Apr 6, 2027
▶ School (49: 49 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Jenny Cope	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cathey Daniels	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Davis	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Eddy	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Aaron Griffin	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Demetrius Moore	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kay Rebstock	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Brasher	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Donna Hawkins	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Prince	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lewis Rone	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jarrett Warren	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jon Warren	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Butch Williams	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kent Buck	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ashley Calvert	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shaun Ludwig	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark McDowell	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Daniel Mims	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Daniel Presley	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff White	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dennis Chitwood	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Conn	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jesse Cowden	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kellee Dawson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nathan Honan	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Eric Jones	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brooke Kinsella	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christena Coleman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Reid Grigsby	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shealia Harper	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Mitchell	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jodi Purgason	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sam Riggs	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cindy Tyree	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shane Bartee	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Benjamin Doran	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tyler French	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Boyd Hiatt	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tracie Kalic	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Samantha Kinslow	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robert Roediger	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brent Belfield	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Briley	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Lashley	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shawn Meinershagen	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Byron Pratt	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tyson Wilkins	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tiffani Wright	Apr 6, 2027
▶ County (19: 19 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Prosecuting Attorney	(D) Andrew Lawson	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County	() Nathan Bock AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County -- County Clerk	() Nathan Bock	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Treasurer	(R) Renee Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County	() Jacob Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Assessor	(D) Jacob Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(D) George Deisle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	(D) Jacob Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County	() Dewayne Nowlin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Circuit Clerk	(R) Shannon Harris-Landers AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Collector of Revenue	(R) Dewayne Nowlin	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Commissioner, First District	(D) Bobby Aycock Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Commissioner, Second District	(R) Michael Kellams	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Coroner	(D) George Deisle AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Presiding Commissioner	(D) Mark Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Public Administrator	(D) Paula Scobey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Madrid County Recorder of Deeds	(D) Kim Hall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(R) William Cooper AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Treasurer	(R) Renee Smith	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist CIRCUIT 34	(R) Joshua D Underwood	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MO Governor	() Mike Kehoe	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO Attorney General	(R) Catherine Hanaway	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO Secretary of State	() Denny Hoskins	Nov 3, 2026
	Missouri Senate District 25	(R) Jason Bean AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 8	(R) Jason Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Henry Autrey	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Zachary Bluestone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Stephen Clark Sr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Edward Filippine	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Audrey Fleissig	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Megan Benton	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Stephen Bough	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Joshua Divine	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Gary Fenner	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Fernando Gaitan Jr.	Nov 3, 2026

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