A Republican state representative abruptly resigned Thursday afternoon ahead of a censure vote .

State Rep. Ryan Armagost, R-Berthoud, was already set to leave the legislature Sept. 1 to pursue a job and personal relationship in Arizona. His resignation spares him the embarrassment of being censured by Democrats on Friday for taking a picture of a Democratic colleague last legislative session without her knowledge or permission.

This is a developing story that will be updated.

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