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.

Hopkins County

113 seats · 113 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Como	() Jerry Radney	May 4, 2027
+	City of Cumby	() Kathy Carter AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Miranda Randle AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Cumby	() Troy Creek	May 4, 2027
+	City of Cumby	() Wayne Mobley	May 4, 2027
+	City of Cumby	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Rosina Duckworth	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Tyler Law	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Tommy Harrison	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Jay Julian	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Harold Nash, Sr	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() John Sellers	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Gary Spraggins	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Oscar Aguilar	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Natalie Burling AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sulphur Springs	() Natalie Darrow AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tira	() Allen Joslin	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clarissa Clayton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Pat Dickens	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Evelyn Horne	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tami Joslin	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Janie Lewis	May 4, 2027
+	Sulphur Springs Mayor	() Harold Nash Sr.	May 4, 2027
▶ School (51: 51 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Cole Boseman	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Clif Carpenter	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() D Carr	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shiloh Childress	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Keith Monk	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jim Murray	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brittney Smith	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tony Aguilar	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kenny Campbell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Hood	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Amanda Horne	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Hudson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Marsha Krotky	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kyle Pettit	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Megan Petty AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brandon Darrow	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bret Garrett	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mike Hasten	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Clark May	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cole Middleton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ray Sparks	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lee Stracener	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jackie Boles JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ellis Dicus	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jennifer Harrington	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Danny Jennings	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Lewis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Mcpherson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Charlie Vaughn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Barry Brewer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ryan Garmon	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Randy Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mason Littrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chad Neal	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Stickels AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mark Sustaire	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Tully	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Bassham	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Caldwell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Zach Collett	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Dorner	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Joslin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Neal	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Donnie Powers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kati Adair	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bryan Kelly	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Prickette	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Darla Reed	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Craig Roberts	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Adam Teer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Leesa Toliver	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hopkins County	() Tracy Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Auditor	() Shannah Aulsbrook AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Robert E. Newsom	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Lewis Tatum	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Chasity Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() John Ginn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Bradley A. Cummings	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Billy J. Teer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() John Claude Ginn	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 2	(R) Bob Hall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 2	(R) Brent Money AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Patrick Fallon 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 (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hopkins County Hospital District	() Brent Smith AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transpiration District	() Jason Davis AMA	May 4, 2027

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