INTEGRITY ★ TRANSPARENCY ★ ACCOUNTABILITY ★ ENGAGEMENT ★ SELF-GOVERNMENT ★ TRUTH ★
TRUE VETTING
OATH FIDELITY
ABOUT TRUE THE BALLOT
HELPING CITIZENS and CANDIDATES MAINTAIN CONSTITUTIONAL FIDELITY
True the Ballot is an initiative, beginning in St. Joseph County, Indiana, dedicated to helping citizens and candidates safeguard our constitutional republic.
We focus on ensuring citizens and elected officials understand and uphold their places in a nation having the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions as a basis, giving special regard to the Preambles of both. By promoting accountability and transparency, we aim to help citizens cast their votes with confidence while reminding public officials that their duty is to defend and uphold constitutional principles.
In doing so, we strengthen the republic and restore the integrity of public service.
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Principle-Based Vetting.
Simple Self-Accountability.
Creating Confident Voters.
Defending the Oath of Office.
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THE PURPOSE OF TRUE THE BALLOT
UNDERSTANDING AND HONORING THE OATH OF OFFICE
The oath of office is not a mere technicality or formality. It is a solemn commitment to a specific set of principles that form the foundation of every public office in the United States.
Those principles are plainly declared in the Preambles of both the U.S. and Indiana Constitutions.
True the Ballot is dedicated to helping public officials and citizens alike understand, respect, and uphold the oath of office, ensuring that the values it represents are preserved and honored.
WHY WE VET BEFORE WE VOTE
HOW WE VET OURSELVES
Vetting begins with accountability — both through self-reflection and transparent public review. That is why True the Ballot has created online self-assessments tailored to each member’s role, with results made available for all to see.
Any official who takes an Oath of Office and serves the citizens of St. Joseph County, Indiana is automatically considered a member. Each member’s profile will display their official duties and their self-assessment results. These are not graded by us — the answers speak for themselves.
Citizens are also welcome and encouraged to join by taking a self-assessment. While they may keep their results private, those who choose to share their commitment will receive a certificate recognizing their support for, and loyalty to, the principles that make our Constitutional Republic unique.
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CONNECT WITH US
YOUR ROLE IN VETTING
Your input is vital to our mission of upholding the principles enshrined in the Preambles and holding both ourselves and oath takers accountable through self-assessments. Whether you have questions about our vetting process, suggestions to strengthen our work, or a desire to become more involved, we welcome you to connect with us. Your engagement ensures that True the Ballot remains effective, principled, and committed to safeguarding the integrity of our constitutional republic.
