Obama Joins Campaign Trail in Democrats’ Final Push Before Elections

Obama campaigns for Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger while Republicans focus on voter turnout and election integrity.

Former U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate, former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (L), sits next to him during a campaign rally in the Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va., on Nov. 1, 2025. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Former President Barack Obama spent Saturday in New Jersey and Virginia, urging Democrats to vote for their party’s gubernatorial candidates.

He said Tuesday’s electoral contests are a test of values and governance. He campaigned with Rep. Mikie Sherrill in Newark and Abigail Spanberger in Norfolk.