"It deeply saddens me to see the state that I have called home for the past 8 years plunge into a debate over a minority group's civil rights.
"It is with a heavy heart but with a clear conscience that I announce the end of my run for Indiana State House of Representatives, District 99, as a Republican. With today's announcement by House Speaker Brian Bosma, that he is using extraordinary and unprecedented rules to change House Joint Resolution 3's committee assignment, I have no choice but to resign my candidacy as a Republican."
This comes two weeks after Jimmy LaSalvia of GOProud announced his leaving the GOP.
Markle's announcement is coupled to Indiana House Speaker Brian Bosma (R) movement concerning HJR 3, an anti-marriage equality bill being foisted on the people of Indiana.
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