Indiana § 3-9-8-1 "Campaign communication"

Indiana Statutes

§ 3-9-8-1 — "Campaign communication"

Indiana § 3-9-8-1

Art. 9CAMPAIGNS

Ch. 8Use of Digitally Altered Media in Elections

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Ind. Code § 3-9-8-1 (2026).

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(a)As used in this chapter, "campaign communication" means a communication, regardless of the format of the communication or the medium through which the communication is disseminated:

(1)that advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate;

(2)the purpose of which is to:

(A)injure a candidate in an election; or

(B)influence the outcome of an election; or

(3)that solicits a contribution.

(b)For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a candidate is clearly identified if any of the following apply:

(1)The communication includes one (1) or more of the following:

(A)The name of the candidate.

(B)A video, photograph, or drawing of the candidate.

(C)Fabricated media depicting the candidate.

(2)The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.

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(a) As used in this chapter, "campaign
communication" means a communication, regardless of the format of
the communication or the medium through which the communication
is disseminated:
(1) that advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified
candidate;
(2) the purpose of which is to:
(A) injure a candidate in an election; or
(B) influence the outcome of an election; or
(3) that solicits a contribution.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a candidate is clearly
identified if any of the following apply:
(1) The communication includes one (1) or more of the following:
(A) The name of the candidate.
(B) A video, photograph, or drawing of the candidate.
(C) Fabricated media depicting the candidate.
(2) The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous
reference.