Summary
House Democrats are investigating a sexual harassment allegation against Brian Poindexter, who defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio in last week’s election. The DCCC hired an independent firm to investigate, while Poindexter’s campaign said it had also engaged an outside human-resources firm.
Key Facts
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said it hired an independent firm to investigate the allegation and gather facts.
- Poindexter’s campaign called his conduct an innocuous compliment to a volunteer and said he felt awful after learning she was uncomfortable.
- The campaign said it had engaged an outside human-resources firm.
- The Blue Dog PAC and Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC said they informed the DCCC about a report of alleged harassment in the final days before the election.
- The two PACs said they connected the individual with legal advocacy and support services and honored her request not to disclose details publicly.
- The PACs withdrew their endorsements of Poindexter pending completion of the investigation.
- Poindexter defeated Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio in last week’s election.
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