Barack Obama warns Americans election ‘will be close’, asks them to share ‘voting stickers’ online

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

Obama warns Americans the election is ‘close’ and urges them to vote for Harris-Walz

Taking to social media on Election Day, the former commander-in-chief shared a series of tweets urging Americans to cast their ballots in favor of the vice president and Minnesota 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 that included his video message.

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“And once you do, I want to see your vote tag. I’ll be sharing your posts throughout the day. Let’s get out there and win this thing!” ex-prez added. With voting underway, Obama has shared stories of several Democratic voters posting their “I Voted” stickers online. “Thank you for voting today!” he wrote he in response to a user’s tweet that read: “We ALL voted sir!”

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