Two influential Democratic political groups removed Ohio candidate Brian Poindexter from their endorsement lists days before his closely watched victory over Republican Rep. Max Miller, leaving questions about why the unusual show of support disappeared.

Blue Dog PAC, the campaign arm of the moderate Blue Dog Coalition, listed Poindexter among its endorsed candidates as recently as Oct. 28, according to a webpage preserved by the Internet Archive. The Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC listed him as of Nov. 1, an archived version of its website shows.

Neither group currently includes Poindexter on its endorsement page. His earlier support from both organizations had stood out because they are widely viewed as representing opposite poles of the House Democratic Caucus.

The changes drew attention after Poindexter defeated Miller in a Cleveland-area House race that attracted national headlines over allegations of domestic abuse against the incumbent. Miller has denied the allegations.

Members and aides connected to the two organizations offered few details about the removals. Spokespeople for both political action committees did not return requests for comment.

Two Progressive Caucus leaders, Reps. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Greg Casar of Texas, declined to comment when asked about the endorsements Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, a senior Blue Dogs member, spoke briefly about the matter. “I don't have much to say about it,” he said Wednesday. “We decided that it’s not a good fit.”

Asked about the endorsements during a brief Capitol Hill interview Tuesday, Poindexter said his immediate priority was preparing for his new role.

“My main focus right now is just setting up my office and stuff,” he said. “There could be time to join ideological caucuses.”

Poindexter did not deny that his name had been removed from the endorsement lists. He said he had wanted to wait before joining a caucus.

“Nothing to read into that,” he added. “Just, I’m waiting to learn the political landscape.”