Welcome to The Oath of Office

Across the United States, over 500,000 state and local elected officials take oaths that vary by jurisdiction—most pledging to “protect” or “defend” a constitution. But too often, these oaths fall short of explicitly affirming what matters most in a representative democracy: a public servant’s duty to their constituents.

At The Oath of Office, we believe that the sacred trust between elected officials and the people they serve deserves more than vague constitutional language. It deserves a clear, unshakable commitment to honesty, transparency, accountability, and service. That’s why we champion the Politician’s Creed—a seven-part pledge that directly ties public office to public trust.

The Oath of Office is the execution arm of Laboratories of Democracy. Our mission is to support, endorse, and equip candidates and elected officials who commit to the the Politician's Creed, resetting the standard for public office.  Through The Oath of Office, candidates get more than an endorsement—they gain a community, a campaign-in-a-box, a trained team, and an infrastructure designed for long-term success.

We’re building a new standard in public service—one where conscience can thrive without fear of party retribution, and where voters can trust that those they elect are there to serve them.

Explore the Oaths of Office by State to see just how limited and impersonal most existing oaths truly are—and why a new standard like the Politician's Creed is urgently needed.  Then learn how to get endorsed and discover how The Oath of Office is helping build a resilient, accountable democracy—from the ground up.