digital alteration

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun said he is replacing a doctored image in an attack ad against Democrat Jennifer McCormick.

Indiana’s new law governing how political candidates digitally alter campaign materials has come into play with Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun.

Campaign materials that digitally alter or artificially generate a candidate or elected officials appearance, speech or conduct without their consent would now have to include a disclaimer under legislation unanimously approved by the House Thursday.

Indiana lawmakers want to address images, video and audio of election candidates that are digitally altered or faked.