(Elkhart County, IN) - A northern Indiana lawmaker is stepping down only three weeks after being elected.  Republican Christy Stutzman, who represents the 49th House District east of Elkhart, has resigned from the Indiana Legislature.

In a statement, Stutzman said she needed to focus on her family’s failing business. They took over the former Amish Acres just before the pandemic hit.  Stutzman claims recent statewide COVID-19 restrictions have made business matters worse. She was critical of how Governor Eric Holcomb has handled recent COVID-related decisions.

Her resignation takes effect December 14, after which a replacement will be appointed.