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.

Adams County

168 seats · 168 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (54: 54 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Cory Huber	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Shawn Weishaar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Donald Kilzer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Harvey Oase	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Rodney Lutz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Polly Markegard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Dustin Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Beverly Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Brandi Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Sheila Novak	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Lindy West	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Steven West	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Michael Wells	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Ken Messer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Mindy Messer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Allan Earsley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Tim Milliren	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Charlene Milliren	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Todd Christman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() John Weaver	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Nancy Secrest	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Hayden Evans	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk	() Dantae Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Kim Colville	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Treasurer	() Kim Seamands	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Brad Guthire	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Dwight Knudson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Jon Lefebre	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Luke Stadheim	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk	() Carrie Stadheim	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Jeremy Stadheim	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Treasurer	() Jonathon Eaton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Denver Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk	() Paula Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Frank Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Treasurer	() Alicia Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Ryan Beer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Richard Harwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Meagan Walters	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Ron Bugner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk	() Justin Eaton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Taylor Morical	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Todd Fink	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Clayton Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Tyler Sigvaldsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk	() McKenzie Sigvaldsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Brad Sigvaldsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Treasurer	() Lola Sigvaldsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Bob Pagel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Cole Ehlers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Jeremy Fordahl	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Ronald Nester	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Chairman	() Ryan Honeyman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Township Clerk-Treasurer	() Jon Markegard	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (16: 16 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bucyrus Mayor	(N) Cole Hunter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Bucyrus	() Roger Warbis	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ardella Dschaak	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sylvia Gines	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cole Hunter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Joshua Stang	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Barbara Wood	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Hettinger	() James Lindquist	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Michele Gaylord	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() David Parrill	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Reeder City	() Wesley Schwarzwalter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dayne Green	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Colten Larson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dennis Munro	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Bernard Nichols	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hettinger Mayor	(N) James Lindquist	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Allison Clausen	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lanae Kristy	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ben Laufer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jordan Christman	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Richard Jahner	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Patrick Kilzer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kortney Kindsfater	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Christi Schmitz	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Adams County County Clerk	() Sheri Uecker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Adams County Treasurer	() Krista Faller AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Auditor	() Krista Faller AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Recorder	() Sheri Uecker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of District Court	() Sheri Uecker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Coroner	() Josh Ranum	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist AT-LARGE	() Dustin Laufer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist AT-LARGE	() Kevin Pagel AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist AT-LARGE	(N) Steven Ron West	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist AT-LARGE	() Steven West AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Insurance Commissioner	(R) Jon Godfread	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Jordan Fisher AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (64: 64 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Pick City	() Myron Stern	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Daniel Borgen	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Cynthia Feland	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Jason Hammes	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() James Hill	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Jackson Lofgren	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Pamela Nesvig	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Lindsey Nieuwsma	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Marina Spahr	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Bonnie Storbakken	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Court Judge	() Bobbi Weiler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist SOUTHWEST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, JUDGESHIP NO. 1	(N) James D Gion	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Susan Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Reid Brady	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Nicholas Chase	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Constance Cleveland	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Scott Diamond	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Stephanie Hayden	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Steven McCullough	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Stephannie Stiel	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Tristan Van de Streek	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Wade Webb	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND East Central Judicial District	() Ryan Younggren	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND North Central Judicial District	() Todd Cresap	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND North Central Judicial District	() Richard Hagar	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND North Central Judicial District	() Steven Lautt	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND North Central Judicial District	() Gary Lee	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND North Central Judicial District	() Stacy Louser	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() Andrew Eyre	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() Donald Hager	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() Jay Knudson	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() M. McCarthy	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() Theodore Sandberg	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Central Judicial District	() Kristi Venhuizen	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Kari Agotness	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Anthony Benson	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Michael Hurly	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Lonnie Olson	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Ashley Samuelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northeast Judicial District	() Barbara Whelan	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Daniel El-Dweek	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Benjamen Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Charles Neff Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Joshua Rustad	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Robin Schmidt	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Northwest Judicial District	() Kirsten Sjue	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Cherie Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Bradley Cruff	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() James Hovey	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Troy LeFevre	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Daniel Narum	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Jay Schmitz	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() James Shockman	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southeast Judicial District	() Nicholas Thornton	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southwest Judicial District	() Rhonda Ehlis	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southwest Judicial District	() James Gion	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southwest Judicial District	() Dann Greenwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Southwest Judicial District	() William Herauf	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Supreme Court Justice	() Douglas Bahr	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Supreme Court Justice	() Mark Friese	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Supreme Court Justice	() Jon Jensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Supreme Court Justice	() Lisa McEvers	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Supreme Court Justice	() Jerod Tufte	Nov 3, 2026
+	State's Attorney	() Aaron Roseland AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	ND Governor	(R) Kelly Armstrong	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Attorney General	(R) Drew Wrigley	Nov 3, 2026
+	ND Secretary of State	(R) Michael Howe	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Dakota Senate District 39	(R) Greg Kessel AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Dakota House of Representatives District 39	(R) Keith Kempenich	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Dakota House of Representatives District 39	(R) Mike Schatz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Governor And Lt. Governor	(R) Kelly Armstrong And Michelle Strinden	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative	(R) Julie Fedorchak AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota	(N) Patrick Conmy	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Soil Conservation District Supervisor	() Monte Bloms	Nov 3, 2026
+	Soil Conservation District Supervisor	() Perry Bollum	Nov 3, 2026
+	Soil Conservation District Supervisor	() David Bounds	Nov 3, 2026
+	Soil Conservation District Supervisor	() Gregory Busch	Nov 3, 2026
+	Soil Conservation District Supervisor	() David Colby	Nov 3, 2026

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Adams County, North Dakota

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