Washington, Nov. 4 -- Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said American voters have sent a "clear message" through the midterm elections, calling on Democrats to build on their victories by bringing people together and offering practical solutions to the challenges facing the country.

"Tonight, the American people sent a clear message - they want a politics that brings people together rather than divides them, and leaders who offer concrete solutions to the challenges they face," Obama said in a statement.

Obama, who campaigned for several Democratic candidates in the run-up to the November 3 elections, said the results reflected the efforts of candidates who contested races across the country, including in constituencies previo...