An "election pledge" is a promise or commitment made by a candidate running for an elected position, such as a politician promising to do specific things if they are elected to office. Full definition
The ability for politicians to dramatically change public opinion just by making election pledges has therefore reduced. (politics.co.uk)
Other incumbents may be ousted in the November General Elections as voters express their displeasure with wrongdoing and legislators who go back on key election pledges. (michaelbenjamin2012.com)
The Conservatives should go into the general election pledging a partial decriminalisation of drugs, an influential Tory group has suggested. (politics.co.uk)