Obama urges Democrats to act on midterm gains

Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats to use their midterm election gains to pursue changes and prepare for the future, saying voters wanted leaders who unite people and offer practical solutions. The results gave Democrats control of the Senate, while reports described their House majority as either secured or projected. In a post on X on November 4, Obama said the election had sent a message against divisive politics. He called on Democrats to use the power they held to make changes where possible, prevent further damage and lay groundwork for the future. He noted that the Trump administration had two years remaining. Obama’s comments followed Democratic victories in the 2026 midterm elections, which shifted control of Congress away from President Donald Trump’s Republican Party. The accounts agree Democrats won the Senate, but differ in how firmly they describe the House outcome: some report that Democrats captured the chamber, while others say they were on course to take control. The reporting does not establish whether the House majority had been confirmed at that point. Obama credited Democratic candidates across the country, including those who ran in areas...