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.

Fairfax County

93 seats · 93 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Keven J Leblanc Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist HERNDON	() Michael T Lloyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairfax City Mayor At Large	() Catherine Read	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Mayor At Large	() Keven Leblanc Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Cesar Aguila	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Naila Alam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Kelvin Garcia	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Clark Hedrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Michael Lloyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Herndon Town Council Member - Herndon	() Alexis Reyes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vienna Mayor	() Linda Colbert	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (18: 18 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member, braddock	() Megan Mclaughlin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, dranesville	() Elaine Tholen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, hunter mill	() Melanie Meren	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, lee	() Tamara Kaufax	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, mal	() Karen Keys-Gamarra	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, mason	() Ricardy Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, mount vernon	() Karen Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, providence	() Karl Frisch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, springfield	() Laura Cohen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, sully	() Stella Pekarsky	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sandra Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Seema Dixit	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mateo Dunne	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Marcia John-Cunning	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Robyn Lady	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kyle McDaniel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ryan McElveen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ilryong Moon	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Treasurer Dist FAIRFAX	() W Scibilia	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commonwealth's Attorney Dist FAIRFAX COUNTY	() Steve Descano AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, braddock	() James Walkinshaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, chairman	() Jeff Mckay	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, dranesville	() Walter Alcorn	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, lee	() Rodney Lusk	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, mason	() Penelope Gross	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, mount vernon	() Daniel Storck	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, providence	() Dalia Palchik	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, springfield	() Patrick Herrity	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, sully	() Kathy Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax City Commissioner of the Revenue	() Page Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist braddock	(D) James Walkinshaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist chairman	(D) Jeff Mckay	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist dranesville	(D) Walter Alcorn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist lee	(D) Rodney Lusk	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist mason	(D) Penelope Gross	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist mount vernon	(D) Daniel Storck	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist providence	(D) Dalia Palchik	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist springfield	(R) Patrick Herrity	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fairfax County Commissioner Dist sully	(D) Kathy Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Steve Descano	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	VA Governor	(D) Abigail Spanberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	VA Attorney General	(D) Jay Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	VA Secretary of State	(D) Eddie Garcia	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 30	(D) Danica Roem AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 31	(D) Russet Perry AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 32	(D) Kannan Srinivasan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 34	(D) Saddam Salim AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 34	(D) Scott Surovell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 35	(D) Dave Marsden AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 36	(D) Stella Pekarsky AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia Senate District 39	(D) Adam Ebbin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 34	(R) Hillary Pugh Kent AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 34	(D) Virgil Thornton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 34	(R) Tony Wilt AMA	Nov 2, 2027
	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Terry Austin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Jason Ballard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Will Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(D) Lily Franklin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Ellen McLaughlin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Will Morefield AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Israel O'Quinn AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(D) Sam Rasoul AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 35	(R) Chris Runion AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 40	(R) Joe McNamara AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 45	(R) Terry Kilgore AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 48	(R) Eric Phillips AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 48	(R) Madison Whittle AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 53	(R) Tim Griffin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(D) Timothy Kaine AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(D) Mark Warner 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 10	(D) Suhas Subramanyam AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 11	(D) James Walkinshaw AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 8	(D) Donald Beyer Jr. AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Arenda Allen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Rossie Alston Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Leonie Brinkema	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Mark Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) John Gibney Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Patricia Giles	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Robert Ballou	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Thomas Cullen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Elizabeth Dillon	Nov 3, 2026

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