Allison Eriksen is a life-long volunteer and public servant. She began her career of service in Tanzania with the US Peace Corps, and on her return moved to the DC area and worked at nonprofit organizations focus on the environment and education. She completed her MA in International Development while working full time and began her career at USAID. She worked for the USAID Office of Food for Peace, then the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance managing disaster relief and food assistance programs until the agency was dismantled in 2025. She is running for Maryland's Montgomery County Council in District 3, as a way to continue to serve her community and ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met, just as she did at USAID. She brings a focus on transparency and accountability to her race, and hopes to be able to amplify the stories of residents and improve local government services. She lives in Gaithersburg with her husband and dog.

On May 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET Allison Eriksen will swear the oath of the Politician's Creed committing her by the 7 Articles of the Creed to the people of her district.  We urge you to read the Politician's Creed to understand both it and the commitment that Allison is making.

Attendant in addition to Allison Eriksen will be members of her advisory board along with representatives of The Oath of Office.  

20 seats are set aside for the public to bear witness to the Oath Ceremony.  If you would like to attend, please reserve your seat below.

This event will take place virtually via a Zoom session and will last just under 10 minutes.  All seat holders will receive the Zoom meeting credentials in the hours running up to the event.

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