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Barack Obama warns Americans that the election is “imminent” and asks them to share “election stickers” online

Nov 06, 2024 03:04 AM IST

On Election Day, the former president posted a series of tweets on social media urging Americans to cast their vote for Kamala Harris

Barack Obama has urged Americans to vote for Kamala Harris and her Vice President Tim Walz. In a video message shared on X-Tuesday, the former president stressed that the 2024 presidential race will be “close.” The 63-year-old also told voters that he would share their “voting stickers” on his account.

Barack Obama urges Democratic supporters to vote, warning the election will be “close.” (X)

Obama warns Americans the election is “near” and urges them to vote for Harris-Walz

On Election Day, the former commander in chief posted a series of tweets on social media urging Americans to cast their votes for Minnesota's vice president and governor. “Today is election day. “Millions of Americans will go to the polls to show the world who we are and what we stand for,” Obama wrote in the post with his video message.

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“And once you do that, I want to see your voting sticker. I will be sharing your posts throughout the day. Let’s go out and win this thing!” the ex-Prez added. With voting currently underway, Obama has shared stories of several Democratic voters who posted a photo of their “I Voted” stickers online. “Thank you for voting today and making your voice heard!” He wrote in response to a user's tweet that read, “We ALL voted, sir!”

Additionally, Obama began his video message by saying, “Folks, this election is close. In some states, just a handful of votes in each district could decide the winner.” “So you have to go out and vote,” he continued, adding, “So tell your family, talk to your neighbors, make one Plan, go to the polls with your friends and vote.” The former president concluded his statement by saying, “Vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

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