'Send me a text': Obama calls on Americans to get in touch with thoughts on US election

Former president Barack Obama has issued a call for Americans to get in touch with their thoughts on the upcoming election, telling them: "Send me a text".

"All right, let's try something new," Mr Obama, 59, said in a message posted on his social media accounts on Wednesday.

"If you’re in the United States, send me a text at 773-365-9687 — I want to hear how you're doing, what's on your mind, and how you're planning on voting this year," he added.

"I'll be in touch from time to time to share what's on my mind, too."

Unfortunately for fans of Mr Obama, the mobile phone number is unlikely to be his personal contact number; it corresponds with the dialing code of his adopted hometown of Chicago.

It is understood that Mr Obama has remained living in Washington D. C after leaving the White House in early 2017.

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