A night of historic shifts across the country drew a quick reaction from former President Barack Obama, a familiar voice in Democratic politics. His statement framed the results as a message about the kind of politics voters want.
What did Obama say about the results?
In a post on social media, according to reports, the former president said voters want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, along with leaders who offer practical solutions to the challenges they face. He said the outcome was possible because strong candidates stepped forward in every region, including places once seen as long shots.
Those candidates came from different backgrounds and represented a range of political views, he said, but shared values, a belief in public service and a commitment to putting their districts and states first.
Which candidates did Obama campaign for?
Obama spent the closing weeks of the campaign boosting Democrats in key states. He rallied in Cleveland with Amy Acton, who ran for Ohio governor, and Sherrod Brown, who sought a Senate seat, and later headlined an event in Georgia with governor candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. He also campaigned in Texas and appear...