The dominant political party in the islands on Saturday voted for a new chair.

Dennis Jung, who will lead the Democratic Party of Hawaii for the next two years, is a graduate of Pitzer College and holds an M.A. in political science, an M.A. in business administration and a J.D. from the University of Hawaii Manoa.

According to a press release from the party, Jung previously worked as a deputy public defender for the state of Hawaii and has practiced criminal law, immigration law and personal injury litigation.

鈥淚t is truly an honor to be elected to this position,鈥� said Jung in a statement. 鈥淚 will work hard, and in a spirit of collaboration. As Democrats, we can make every tomorrow happy and prosperous if we listen to each other, respect each other and work together. I truly believe that together, we can build a better Hawaii.鈥�

The Democratic Party of Hawaii鈥檚 2022 Convention concluded Saturday at a resort in Waikiki.

Delegates also heard addresses from a number of elected officials and candidates and voted on rules, resolutions and platform.