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.

Upshur County

114 seats · 114 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Big Sandy	() Linda Baggett	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sally Allen	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Trey Beahm	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Fonteno	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rex Rozell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chase Sheeley	May 4, 2027
+	City of Big Sandy	() Laura Rex AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Marc Covington	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Terry Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Danny Medlin	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Marilyn Butler AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Eugene Brown	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Mountain	() Lisa Stewart AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gilmer	() Tim Marshall	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Chevalier	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jasmine McDowell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jarom Tefteller	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jerry Webb	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Kimberly Smith AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gilmer	() Edwin Herrmann	May 4, 2027
+	City of Ore City	() Angela Edwards	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Casey Albritton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chance McCoy	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeannette Orms	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Margaret Wright	May 4, 2027
+	City of Ore City	() Kristan Kahler AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Ore City	() Casey Nigreville AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Ore City	() Tewanna Owens	May 4, 2027
+	City of Union Grove	() Mallory Shelton	May 4, 2027
+	City of Union Grove	() Kim Mullins	May 4, 2027
+	Ore City Mayor	() Angela Edwards	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Heidi Weir AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (42: 42 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Rickey Albritton AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Dean	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lula Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Gloria King	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Larry Montgomery	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Murry	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mark Skinner	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kenny Southwell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Alphin AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Wayne Howard	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Melinda Murphy	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Pool	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Seahorn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ann Stegall	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chad Wade	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jed Whitaker	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jerry Cobb	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Hamilton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dwayne Leach	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cari Roberts	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tj Shafer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Becky Smith	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Donald Willeford	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Barton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tracy Berryman	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bobby Byrd	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bobby Clawson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Elizabeth Edwards	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Virginia Harris	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matthew Pearson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Karey Barbee	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Bower	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Cox	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jody Day	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Turner	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Amanda Ainsworth	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Janet Albright	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Thomas Cooley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Elledge	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mary Gipson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chuck Montgomery	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Pat Parish	May 4, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Upshur County	() Terri Ross AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Todd Tefteller	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Todd Tefteller AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Criminal District Attorney	() Barry Wallace	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Lawrence Webb	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Luana Howell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Justice of Peace	() Anthony Betterton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Wyone Manes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Lyle M. Potter	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 7	(R) Jay Dean AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Nathaniel Moran AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Lance Gooden 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)
+	Diana Special Utility District	() Susan Whitfield AMA	May 4, 2027

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