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.

Choctaw County

90 seats · 90 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (38: 38 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Ackerman	() Lauren Carson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Deborah Boley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() John Avery Shumaker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Felecia Baber	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Nora Cain AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Tommy Curtis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Willie Mae Guillory	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Wayne Mcleod	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Carl Phelps	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() James Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Brent Telano	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Harold Barlow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Rebecca Tompkins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Adam Blaylock	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Jan Henderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Bobby Henderson III AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Bo Kirby	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Curtis Kirby AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Jennifer Morgan	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Maria Price AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Rebecca Stevens	Nov 2, 2027
+	French Camp	() Mitzi Watkins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Charles Fancher AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Megan Hill AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Terri Dempsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Kaylen Hester AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Savannah Hester AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Gina Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Daphne Steed AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Andy Bunkelman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Stoney Armstrong	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Doug Atkinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Vicky Carter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Thomas Higgins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() John O'Kelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Javette Pratt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Loyd Ray AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Steve Wright	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Nola Bryant	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Clint Huffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Becky Orr	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Patrick Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Chancery Clerk	() Lora Huffman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Chancery Clerk	() Steve Montgomery	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Rodney Bowman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Amy Burdine	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Brandon Busby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Christopher Coleman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Greg Fondren	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Lori Kerr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Lori Kerr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Chris McIntire	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Issac Newman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Lori Power Kerr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() John Shumaker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Joey Stephenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County	() Stacy Stricklan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Constable Post 1	() Issac Newman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Constable Post 2	() Stacy Stricklan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Supervisor District 1	() Joey Stephenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Supervisor District 2	() Greg Fondren	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Supervisor District 3	() Chris Mcintire	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Supervisor District 4	() John Shumaker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Choctaw County Supervisor District 5	() Rodney Bowman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Prosecuting Attorney	() Kevin Null	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Juliette Ashford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Sharon Brooks	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Betty Bruce	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Willie Guillory	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Shannon Myers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superintendent of Education	() Stewart Beard	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Justice Court Judge	() Lacee Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Teresa Weeks	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MS Governor	(R) Tate Reeves	Nov 2, 2027
+	MS Attorney General	(R) Lynn Fitch	Nov 2, 2027
+	MS Secretary of State	(R) Michael Watson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi Senate District 15	(R) Bart Williams AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 35	(R) Joey Hood AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Chris Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Wayne Carr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(D) De'Keither Stamps	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(R) Roger Wicker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Cindy Hyde-Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Trent Kelly AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Sharion Aycock	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Debra Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Robert Chamberlin	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Glen Davidson	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi	(N) David Bramlette	Nov 3, 2026

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