A party congress was held from 10 to 11 November 3812 to elect a new chair of the Hobrazian Socialist Party. The need for a new leader appeared following the resignation of party founder Joey Natta, after his ascension to the position of President of Hobrazia after he led his party to victory in the 3811 elections. Unexpectedly, this congress ultimately changed the name of the party to Hobrazian Democratic Socialists, and adopted a new manifesto and profile overall. Furthermore, 42 district and 70 list candidates were nominated for the next general election, to be held in 3813.