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.

Harrison County

115 seats · 115 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (31: 31 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Hallsville	() Jesse Casey	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lauren Bresch	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brant Cain	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Charles Hunt	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Guy Walker	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Laura Welch AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Hallsville	() Lara Hood	May 4, 2027
+	City of Marshall	() Amy Ware	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Amanda Abraham	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dathaniel Campbell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Micah Fenton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Reba Godfrey	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Risa Jordan-Anderson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leo Morris	May 4, 2027
+	City of Scottsville	() Kerry Cade	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Judye Patterson	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Judy Vandeventer AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Kirsty Bouchey	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Martha Brown	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Annette Dukes	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Trisha Jones	May 4, 2027
+	City of Uncertain	() Bub Mueller	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() Keith Slone	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Tammy Lofton AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Rachelle Walker AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() Shirley Hall	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() S. Martin	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() Jesse Moore	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() Tommy Philpot, Sr	May 4, 2027
+	City of Waskom	() Ryan Smith	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor	() Judye Patterson AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (42: 42 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Kim Baugh	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lynn Calhoun	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brandon Mangham	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brooke Michel	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bradley Rogers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Julie Simmons	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Josh Tiller	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Ainsworth	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Troy Crafton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matt Folmar	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shane Goswick	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dale Haney	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jay Nelson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kevin Evers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Fitzgerald	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Pat Mcgill	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jacob Muehlstein	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jay Ratcliff AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Skaggs	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ben Wilson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Broadnax	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Roy Eberlan AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Elaine Jackson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ray Polk	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Judy Vandeventer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Wall	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lacy Warren	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brad Burris	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Susie Byrd AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ted Huffhines	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lee Lewis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cathy Marshall	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rudy Medina	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chase Palmer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Allwhite	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kathy Baugh	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shanta Chatman	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Cox	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Oscar Garcia	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Maxwell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rae Ann Patty AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sarah Thompson	May 4, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Harrison County	() Liz Whipkey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Chad L. Sims	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Chad Sims AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Criminal District Attorney	() Reid McCain	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Brandon Fletcher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Elizabeth Cook AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	71st District Court	() Brad Morin	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() Joe Black IV	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Demisha L. Crawford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Nancy S. George	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Gregg Allen Greer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() John Oswalt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Joe M. Black IV	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
	TX Governor	(R) Greg Abbott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	TX Attorney General	(R) Ken Paxton	Nov 3, 2026
+	TX Secretary of State	(R) Jane Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas Senate District 1	(R) Bryan Hughes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Texas House of Representatives District 9	(R) Trent Ashby AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Nathaniel Moran AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) J. Barker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) Ron Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) Marcia Crone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Jane Boyle	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Ada Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Samuel Cummings	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) A[llen] Fish	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Sidney Fitzwater	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Micaela Alvarez	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Alfred Bennett	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Jeffrey Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Randy Crane	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Keith Ellison	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Charles Eskridge III	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Nicholas Ganjei	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Marina Garcia Marmolejo	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Alan Albright	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Samuel Biery Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) David Briones	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Kathleen Cardone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Walter Counts III	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Orlando Garcia	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Utility District Official	() Laura Welch AMA	May 4, 2027

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