Democrats investigate harassment allegation against Ohio congressman-elect

Ohio congressman-elect Brian Poindexter is under investigation after an aide accused him of making sexually harassing comments during his campaign.

The aide’s identity and the details of the complaint have not been made public.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee hired an independent firm to investigate the allegation.

Poindexter’s campaign said he had made what he thought was an innocent compliment to a volunteer, later learned it made her uncomfortable and felt awful.

Two Democratic groups withdrew their endorsements while the investigation is underway.

The case comes as lawmakers discuss stronger rules for handling sexual harassment claims in Congress.

The investigation is ongoing, and the groups say they are awaiting its results.