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Martin O'Malley presidential campaign, 2016/Gay rights

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Martin O'Malley suspended his presidential campaign on February 1, 2016.[1]


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Former presidential candidate
Martin O'Malley
Political offices:
Governor of Maryland
(2007-2015)
Mayor of Baltimore
(1999-2007)
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  • On July 23, 2015, Martin O'Malley became the first presidential candidate to endorse the Equality Act, an anti-discrimination bill protecting LGBT individuals. O’Malley tweeted, “I proudly support the new LGBT civil rights bill – we must continue to fight for a more open, respectful & inclusive nation."[2]
  • On June 26, 2015, Martin O'Malley tweeted he appreciated that Maryland already recognized same-sex marriage, writing, "So grateful to the people of MD for leading the way on this important issue of human dignity and equality under the law."[3]
  • In March 2012, O'Malley signed a bill allowing same-sex marriage in Maryland. Before signing the bill he said, "The way forward is always found through greater respect for the equal rights of all. If there is a thread that unites all of our work here together, it is the thread of human dignity. … Let's sign the bill."[4]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ ABC News, "Martin O'Malley Suspends Presidential Campaign," February 1, 2016
  2. ↑ Washington Blade, "O’Malley first 2016 candidate to endorse Equality Act," July 23, 2015
  3. ↑ Twitter, "Martin O'Malley," June 26, 2015
  4. ↑ Baltimore Sun, "O'Malley signs same-sex marriage bill," March 1, 2012
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