Tom Perez has been named the new chair of the Democratic National Committee.

He defeated U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) in a vote, 235-200, that took place Saturday in Atlanta after the other candidates all dropped out of the race.

The labor secretary under former President Barack Obama immediately introduced a motion to name Ellison as deputy chair of the committee. He became the first Latino leader of the Democratic Party.

Congrats to @DNC chair @TomPerez & deputy @keithellison. Excited for strong, unified party standing for best of our country into the future. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) February 25, 2017

I congratulate Tom Perez on his election as chairman of the Democratic National Committee and look forward to working with him. — Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) February 25, 2017

Congratulations to newly elected DNC Chair @TomPerez - looking forward to joining you and all who share our values to grow our party! — Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) February 25, 2017

Congratulations to newly elected #DNCChair @TomPerez! This is our party, & this is our future, & Democrats are ready to fight alongside you. pic.twitter.com/HS7DHntSqt — Democratic Party (@DNC) February 25, 2017

Watch the video of the announcement above.

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