Former President Obama will begin campaigning for fellow Democrats ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, after remaining relatively silent since leaving office last year.

According to Politico, Obama is set to begin endorsing down-ballot candidates, making fundraiser appearances and campaigning for Democrats. He's reportedly already discussing plans with Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez Thomas Edward PerezClinton’s top five vice presidential picks Government social programs: Triumph of hope over evidence Labor’s 'wasteful spending and mismanagement” at Workers’ Comp MORE and Eric Holder Eric Himpton HolderThe Hill's Campaign Report: Trump's rally risk | Biden ramps up legal team | Biden hits Trump over climate policy Biden campaign forming 'special litigation' team ahead of possible voting battle Pompeo, Engel poised for battle in contempt proceedings MORE, his former attorney general.

"He’s going to be out there for candidates, he’ll be out there helping us in meaningful ways, not just in fundraising,” Perez told Politico.

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"The guy was a state senator in ’04 and he was president of the United States four years later," he said. "He knows something about winning elections and building a brand."

Obama, Politico reported, is also expected to activate his campaign alumni association — a 15,000-person campaign and advocacy network.

Those appearances aren't expected to begin until the fall, according to Politico. When they do, Obama is expected to take direction from the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, the former president's redistricting initiative, regarding endorsements and appearances.

Since leaving the White House, Obama has tried to keep a relatively low profile in an effort to avoid being perceived as the leader of his party's opposition to President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden leads Trump by 36 points nationally among Latinos: poll Trump dismisses climate change role in fires, says Newsom needs to manage forest better Jimmy Kimmel hits Trump for rallies while hosting Emmy Awards MORE.