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Axios · FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026

Deepfake Election Laws Exist in 23 States. The Other 27 Are Watching.

Protection is available in some jurisdictions. Jurisdiction is determined by residence. Residence was not chosen with this in mind. This is the fourth election cycle this has been raised. The first three cycles were also fine.
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