Democrat David Ige sworn in as Hawaii governor

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Democrat David Ige has been sworn in as Hawaii's governor, taking the oath of office at a lively ceremony in the state Capitol's rotunda.

WATCH: Chief Justice Recktenwald swearing in David Ige

Ige takes the helm after defeating James "Duke" Aiona in the general election and upsetting incumbent Gov. Neil Abercrombie in the primary.

Monday's ceremony paid tribute to Ige's roots as the grandson of Japanese immigrants and a melting pot of Hawaiian traditions. It featured hula dancers, conch calls and ukulele serenades.

The 57-year-old former state senator began his acceptance speech in his trademark humble style, saying to the crowd, "My name is David Ige." He described the event as the introduction of a "new governor, a new administration, a new beginning."

Ige is the eighth person to hold the office since Hawaii became a state in 1959.

Shan Tsutsui also was sworn Monday in as lieutenant governor.

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Democrat David Ige sworn in as Hawaii governor

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