Former President Barack Obama said voters delivered a message favoring cooperation over division and practical leadership.

Obama took to X early Wednesday, saying Americans wanted "a politics that brings people together rather than divides them." His comments came as Democrats secured notable 2026 midterm victories.

Obama credited candidates nationwide, including those competing in areas previously viewed as long shots, for advancing shared values and public service.

Tonight, the American people sent a clear message — they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face.

These results were only possible because outstanding candidates stepped forward in…

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 4, 2026

The former President also thanked election officials and volunteers from both parties, describing their work as essential to maintaining a smooth election. He acknowledged that the administration still had two years remaining, and said the task ahead was to "roll up our sleeves," make changes wherever they had the power to do so, "prevent further damage" and lay the groundwork for the future.

Democrats Close In on Senate Control

Democrats secured key Senate victories in the 2026 midterm elections, with Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) winning reelection in Georgia, Roy Cooper defeating Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina, and Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) retaining his Virginia seat.

Meanwhile, Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, flipping a seat in a traditionally Republican state and ending a decades-long Democratic drought. The victory gave Democrats a crucial fourth seat needed to secure a Senate majority, strengthening their position in Congress.

Democrats need 51 seats to take control of the Senate, where Vice President JD Vance can break tie votes.

President Donald Trump sought to separate himself from the Republican performance, saying, "I wasn’t on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE!" Trump later said he would accept the midterm election results and expressed willingness to work with Democrats on a bipartisan basis.