Sec. 2. (a) For purposes of this chapter, subject to subsection (b), "candidate" has the meaning set forth in IC 3-5-2.1-16. (b) For purposes of this chapter, "candidate" includes an individual who holds an elected office, including: (1) a federal or state office, including a federal or state legislative office; (2) a school board office; or (3) a local office. As added by P.L.81-2024, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.18.
"Candidate"
Ind. Code § 3-9-8-2, under Use of Digitally Altered Media in Elections.
Ind. Code § 3-9-8-2