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.

Wharton County

94 seats · 94 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of East Bernard	() Lance Rejsek	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Bernard	() Renee Norton AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of East Bernard	() Audrey Scearce AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of El Campo	() Eugene Bustamante	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Allgayer	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tom Coblentz	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Hancock, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Hodges	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kyle Wallis	May 4, 2027
+	City of El Campo	() Blake Barger	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wharton	() Tim Barker	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Terry Freese	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Russell Machann	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Burnell Neal	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Larry Pittman	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steven Schneider	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Voulgaris	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wharton	() Paula Favors AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (36: 36 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Shawn Chilek	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Henson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Keith Jedlicka AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Seferino Jimenez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ramona Petrosky	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Rolf	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jerry Svatek	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Goudeau	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rodney Jedlicka	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kyle Marik	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ruth Sharp	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ryan Traweek	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Young	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Cannell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Anthony Dorotik	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rich Dubroc	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ed Erwin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Susan Nohavitza	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kathy Smith	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Vallejo	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Demetric Wells AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mark Bain	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tanya Bram	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chad Hajovsky	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stephen Lutringer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Blake Roehl	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Richard Wright AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Gary Yackel	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Curtis Evans	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Novosad	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Olatunji Oduwole AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lisa Perez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sherrell Speer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Doris Teague	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Marie Ward	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ann Witt	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Wharton County	() Barbara Svatek AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Phillip Scott Spenrath	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() George Maffett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Shannon Srubar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Cindy Hernandez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	329th District Court	() Randy M. Clapp	Nov 3, 2026
+	329th District Court	() Randy Clapp	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Jared Lee Cullar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Tim Joe Drapela	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Glenn Paul Russell	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 18	(R) Lois Kolkhorst AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 85	(R) Stan Kitzman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 22	(R) Troy Nehls 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)
+	Boling Municipal Water District	() Cathy Ezell AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Isaacson Municipal Utility District	() Colette Popp AMA	May 4, 2027

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