Fake Diploma? Florida Legislative Candidate Accused of Lying About College Degree

Governing: Some prominent Southwest Florida Republicans are calling on GOP state House candidate Melissa Howard to drop out of the District 73 race after a Miami University official said a diploma that Howard has displayed does not appear to be authentic, and that Howard does not have the degree she has been claiming.

Former Manatee County GOP Chair Donna Hayes, who helmed the party for a decade and has endorsed Howard's opponent, said Sunday that Howard should immediately withdraw from the race.

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