Obama's noteworthy message after the midterm elections
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, in a statement following the 2026 congressional midterm elections, said that voters want leaders who produce solutions rather than divisive politics. Obama also delivered striking remarks about the two years remaining for the current administration.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, in a statement from his social media account, evaluated the results of the U.S. Congressional midterm elections held on November 3.
Obama said that the American people sent a clear message at the polls, and that voters want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them. He emphasized that leaders capable of offering concrete solutions to the problems facing citizens are needed.
"Success Achieved Even in Low-Probability Winning Areas"
Obama said that the election results were achieved thanks to strong candidates competing in different regions of the country, and he pointed out that success was also achieved in districts that had previously seemed difficult to win.
Obama noted that the candidates come from diverse backgrounds and represent various political views, and he said that shared values, commitment to public service, and a focus on voters' interests played a key role in this success.
Obama thanked election officials and volunteers from both parties for their roles in ensuring the smooth conduct of the elections.
Two years remain in the Trump administration
Obama, recalling that two years remain in the current administration's term, used the following remarks on the steps Democrats must take during this period:
What we must do now is lay off workers, make changes within our authority, prevent further damage, and lay the foundations for the future.
Democrats secured a majority in both chambers of Congress.
In the November 3, 2026 congressional midterms in the United States, Democrats secured a majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Based on unofficial results, with not all races decided, Democrats won 228 seats and Republicans 139 in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, Democrats secured 54 seats and Republicans 44.
With the election results, the Democrats secured a majority in both chambers of Congress during the remaining portion of President Donald Trump's term. The new Congress is expected to take office in January 2027.
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