# Monday, July 6, 2026: Maine Democratic Party leaders call on Platner to drop Senate bid amid new allegations; tick season in full swing

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Podcast: [This Day in Maine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-maine-216484)
Published: 2026-07-06T22:53:57+00:00
Episode link: https://www.mainepublic.org/podcast/this-day-in-maine/2026-07-06/monday-july-6-2026-maine-democratic-party-leaders-call-on-platner-to-drop-senate-bid-amid-new-allegations-tick-season-in-full-swing
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Duration seconds: 424

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