Biden stated that voters chose hope and fairness in the recent elections, emphasizing the functioning of democracy.

Former American President Joe Biden offered his first public comment about this year's elections in a social media post. He emphasized that voters in Virginia, New Jersey, New York City, California, and other communities chose "hope, fairness, and a future where everyone has a fair chance." Biden stated that democracy works when citizens engage, highlighting that the American people have shown they are capable of facing challenges. Although he has remained largely silent regarding the recent elections, Biden reached out by phone to elected governors Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger to congratulate them.