DCCC Investigates Brian Poindexter Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hired an independent third-party firm to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against Brian Poindexter, a Representative-elect from Ohio. The accusations surfaced shortly before the November 3 election and involve a woman described by Poindexter's campaign as a volunteer, though the advocacy group Reckoning Action identifies her as a low-level staffer.

Poindexter's campaign characterized the incident as an "innocuous compliment" that later made the woman feel uncomfortable. Prior to the formal investigation announcement, Poindexter told Politico there was "nothing to read into" regarding his removal from certain political action committee websites.

In response to the claims, the Blue Dog PAC and the Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC rescinded their endorsements of Poindexter. Both organizations stated the withdrawals are pending the outcome of the investigation.