Keith Ellison on Thursday officially stepped down from his role as the Democratic National Committee’s second in command. Ellison was elected Minnesota attorney general in Tuesday’s midterm elections, despite ongoing controversy over allegations of abuse by his former girlfriend.

“Keith’s decision means Minnesotans will have a full-time champion fighting for affordable health care, a fair economy, and opportunity for all,” DNC chairman Tom Perez wrote in an email advising supporters he had accepted Ellison’s resignation. “His tireless service as deputy chair enabled us to make substantial progress in rebuilding our party and rebuilding trust with our grassroots.”