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.

Logan County

100 seats · 100 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Fredonia	() Patrick Kracke	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Fredonia	() Terry Rossman	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Gackle City	() Andrew Heflin	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Grant Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jeffery High	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Larry Larson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Loren Schroeder	Nov 3, 2026
+	City of Napoleon	() Todd Moos	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Richard Bjerklie	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Clark Haas	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Heying	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Robert Humann Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Rod Kleppe	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Wald	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Tori Gross	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Taylor Grunefelder	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Derrick Leier	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Shawn Puklich	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Corey Schumacher	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Logan County County Clerk	() Laura Henry AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Logan County Treasurer	() Jody Kristiansen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Auditor	() Jody Kristiansen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Logan County County Recorder	() Laura Henry AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of District Court	() Laura Henry AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Coroner	() Andrew Bartholomaus AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Bryan Batsch AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Blanche Schumacher AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() John Wald AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Andrew Bartholomaus AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (63: 63 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Gackle City	() Paul Hamers	Nov 3, 2026
+	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
+	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 (6: 6 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 28	(R) Robert Erbele AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Dakota House of Representatives District 28	(R) Mike Brandenburg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Dakota House of Representatives District 28	(R) Jim Grueneich	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

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