Memphis residents hold banners with local election candidates, outside a voting center, in Memphis, Tennessee on August 1, 2026. In May, the boundaries of Memphis's ninth district were drastically altered, or gerrymandered, for political benefit. The city of Memphis, traditionally one of the few Democratic strongholds in a very conservative state, is now divided into three precincts spanning across Tennessee. African Americans, who make up more than 60 percent of its population, fear that their voices will not count in the midterm elections in November where the Republican Party of President Donald Trump is battling to retain control of Congress. (Photo by Archana THIYAGARAJAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of the Black Clergy Collaborative go door-to-door canvassing to increase voter participation in Memphis, Tennessee on August 1, 2026. In May, the boundaries of Memphis's ninth district were drastically altered, or gerrymandered, for political benefit. The city of Memphis, traditionally one of the few Democratic strongholds in a very conservative state, is now divided into three precincts spanning across Tennessee. African Americans, who make up more than 60 percent of its population, fear that their voices will not count in the midterm elections in November where the Republican Party of President Donald Trump is battling to retain control of Congress. (Photo by Archana THIYAGARAJAN / AFP via Getty Images)

People cast ballots at a voting center on the last day of early voting in Memphis, Tennessee, on August 1, 2026. In May, the boundaries of Memphis's ninth district were drastically altered, or gerrymandered, for political benefit. The city of Memphis, traditionally one of the few Democratic strongholds in a very conservative state, is now divided into three precincts spanning across Tennessee. African Americans, who make up more than 60 percent of its population, fear that their voices will not count in the midterm elections in November where the Republican Party of President Donald Trump is battling to retain control of Congress. (Photo by Archana THIYAGARAJAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Members of the Black Clergy Collaborative go door-to-door canvassing to increase voter participation in Memphis, Tennessee on August 1, 2026. In May, the boundaries of Memphis's ninth district were drastically altered, or gerrymandered, for political benefit. The city of Memphis, traditionally one of the few Democratic strongholds in a very conservative state, is now divided into three precincts spanning across Tennessee. African Americans, who make up more than 60 percent of its population, fear that their voices will not count in the midterm elections in November where the Republican Party of President Donald Trump is battling to retain control of Congress. (Photo by Archana THIYAGARAJAN / AFP via Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 07: Steven Kwan #38 and Angel Martínez #1 of the Cleveland Guardians high five against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Rate Field on August 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves is tagged out at third base by Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees to end the first inning at Yankee Stadium on August 07, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 07: Angel Martínez #1 of the Cleveland Guardians high fives teammates after hitting a grand slam off David Sandlin #54 of the Chicago White Sox (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Rate Field on August 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 07: Isaac Collins #1 of the Kansas City Royals hits an RBI double against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 07, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)