{
  "id": 593264,
  "title": "Alabama Republicans to pick nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. Figures in redrawn district",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/alabama-republicans-to-pick-nominee-to-challenge-democratic-rep",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T17:32:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PBS NewsHour",
    "slug": "pbs-newshour",
    "url": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/alabama-republicans-to-pick-nominee-to-challenge-democratic-rep-figures-in-redrawn-district"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Six Republicans are competing in a special primary election Tuesday to challenge Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in November. The district's Black voting age population dropped from 48% to 40%, making it more favorable for Republicans.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}