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U.S. House District 7
2026 Alabama U.S. House — District 7 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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NOVEMBER 3, 2026
FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for One) TERRI SEWELL Democrat AMMIE AKIN Republican Write-in
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FEC committee ID: C00458976
FEC committee name: TERRI SEWELL FOR CONGRESS
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A native of Selma, Alabama, Terri is the daughter of Nancy Gardner Sewell, a high school librarian, and the late Coach Andrew A. Sewell, a math teacher and Selma High head basketball coach. Growing up, Terri went to public school in Selma. She was elected student council president, named homecoming queen, and graduated as the first black valedictorian of Selma High School.
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A native of Selma, Alabama, Terri is the daughter of Nancy Gardner Sewell, a high school librarian, and the late Coach Andrew A. Sewell, a math teacher and Selma High head basketball coach. Growing up, Terri went to public school in Selma. She was elected student council president, named homecoming queen, and graduated as the first black valedictorian of Selma High School.
With the help of federal student aid and academic scholarships, Terri was able to put herself through college at Princeton University, where she graduated with honors. Then she received a master’s degree in Politics with honors on scholarship from Oxford University in England and earned her law degree from Harvard Law School. While she began her legal career in New York City, it was the lure of home and family that led Terri to return to Birmingham, AL, where she became the first black woman partner at a local law office.
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With the help of federal student aid and academic scholarships, Terri was able to put herself through college at Princeton University, where she graduated with honors. Then she received a master’s degree in Politics with honors on scholarship from Oxford University in England and earned her law degree from Harvard Law School. While she began her legal career in New York City, it was the lure of home and family that led Terri to return to Birmingham, AL, where she became the first black woman partner at a local law office.
Terri first ran for Congress at the height of the recession in 2010, and she made it a top priority to give Alabamians the opportunities needed to get back to work. As a Congresswoman, Terri started an annual Job Fair to connect local employers with Alabama job seekers. She also founded a training program in her congressional office, Project R.E.A.D.Y., which helps prepare job seekers in her district for employment opportunities in a competitive workforce.
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Terri first ran for Congress at the height of the recession in 2010, and she made it a top priority to give Alabamians the opportunities needed to get back to work. As a Congresswoman, Terri started an annual Job Fair to connect local employers with Alabama job seekers. She also founded a training program in her congressional office, Project R.E.A.D.Y., which helps prepare job seekers in her district for employment opportunities in a competitive workforce.
Congresswoman Sewell has helped secure more than $13 million in Historic Preservation Grants through the National Park Service (NPS) for historic sites in Alabama’s 7th District.
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Congresswoman Sewell has helped secure more than $13 million in Historic Preservation Grants through the National Park Service (NPS) for historic sites in Alabama’s 7th District.
Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell is in her eighth term representing Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She is one of the first women elected to Congress from Alabama in her own right and the first Black woman to ever serve in the Alabama Congressional delegation. Congresswoman Sewell sits on the exclusive House Ways and Means Committee, bringing her more than 15 years of experience as a securities and public finance attorney. In the 119th Congress, she was selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, making her the first Black woman to hold a leadership role since the Committee was established in 1789.
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Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell is in her eighth term representing Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. She is one of the first women elected to Congress from Alabama in her own right and the first Black woman to ever serve in the Alabama Congressional delegation. Congresswoman Sewell sits on the exclusive House Ways and Means Committee, bringing her more than 15 years of experience as a securities and public finance attorney. In the 119th Congress, she was selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, making her the first Black woman to hold a leadership role since the Committee was established in 1789.
In the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Sewell was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Administration where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections.
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In the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Sewell was appointed to the House Armed Services Committee and the House Committee on Administration where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections.
Congresswoman Sewell previously sat on the distinguished House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence charged with the oversight of our national security. There, she served as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, charged with the oversight of collection and timely dissemination of Department of Defense intelligence with respect to support of all military operations.
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Congresswoman Sewell previously sat on the distinguished House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence charged with the oversight of our national security. There, she served as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense Intelligence and Warfighter Support, charged with the oversight of collection and timely dissemination of Department of Defense intelligence with respect to support of all military operations.
During her time in Congress, Sewell has held several leadership positions including Freshman Class President in the 112th Congress. In the 119th Congress, she was selected by the Democratic Whip Katherine M. Clark to serve as a Chief Deputy Whip, and sits on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee, which sets the policy direction of the Democratic Caucus. Congresswoman Sewell is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus where she is Chair of the Voting Rights Task Force. She is a member of the New Democrat Coalition; Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus; Vice-Chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus; and Co-Chair of the Rural Caucus.
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During her time in Congress, Sewell has held several leadership positions including Freshman Class President in the 112th Congress. In the 119th Congress, she was selected by the Democratic Whip Katherine M. Clark to serve as a Chief Deputy Whip, and sits on the prestigious Steering and Policy Committee, which sets the policy direction of the Democratic Caucus. Congresswoman Sewell is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus where she is Chair of the Voting Rights Task Force. She is a member of the New Democrat Coalition; Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus; Vice-Chair of the Congressional HBCU Caucus; and Co-Chair of the Rural Caucus.
From her time as one of the only black public finance lawyers in Alabama, when she delivered financing for new campus facilities at Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, and Stillman College, to her work as Congresswoman for Alabama’s 7th District, Terri Sewell has delivered results every step of the way.
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From her time as one of the only black public finance lawyers in Alabama, when she delivered financing for new campus facilities at Alabama State University, Tuskegee University, and Stillman College, to her work as Congresswoman for Alabama’s 7th District, Terri Sewell has delivered results every step of the way.
She has secured more than $11.5 billion in federal grants for her district since taking office in 2011, including: $30 million in TIGER grants for public transportation in Birmingham; a $6 million Department of Labor grant for jobs training awarded to establish Innovate Birmingham; $13 million in Historic Preservation grants for civil right sites from the National Park Service; and more than $62.5 million for water and sewer improvements in the Black Belt.
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She has secured more than $11.5 billion in federal grants for her district since taking office in 2011, including: $30 million in TIGER grants for public transportation in Birmingham; a $6 million Department of Labor grant for jobs training awarded to establish Innovate Birmingham; $13 million in Historic Preservation grants for civil right sites from the National Park Service; and more than $62.5 million for water and sewer improvements in the Black Belt.
Every year, Congresswoman Sewell hosts numerous community events throughout Alabama’s 7th district, including annual town hall meetings in each of the 14 counties in her district, listening to constituents so she can take their concerns back to Congress. Since she was first elected, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted more than 620 town hall meetings, job fairs, issue forums, grant workshops, veteran fairs, EPA meetings, Project R.E.A.D.Y. skills training, industry tours, and other events in the district.
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Every year, Congresswoman Sewell hosts numerous community events throughout Alabama’s 7th district, including annual town hall meetings in each of the 14 counties in her district, listening to constituents so she can take their concerns back to Congress. Since she was first elected, Congresswoman Sewell has hosted more than 620 town hall meetings, job fairs, issue forums, grant workshops, veteran fairs, EPA meetings, Project R.E.A.D.Y. skills training, industry tours, and other events in the district.
Getting to the bottom of constituent casework and helping Alabama residents receive the federal benefits they have earned is a top priority for Congresswoman Sewell. As the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, Congresswoman Sewell has helped constituents recover more than $22 million in veterans’ benefits, Social Security payments, and other federal awards since taking office.
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Getting to the bottom of constituent casework and helping Alabama residents receive the federal benefits they have earned is a top priority for Congresswoman Sewell. As the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, Congresswoman Sewell has helped constituents recover more than $22 million in veterans’ benefits, Social Security payments, and other federal awards since taking office.
In 2022, Congresswoman Sewell was elected Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors where she proudly oversees the foundation’s acclaimed internship, fellowship, and scholarship program as well as its Annual Legislative Conference (ALC).
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In 2022, Congresswoman Sewell was elected Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors where she proudly oversees the foundation’s acclaimed internship, fellowship, and scholarship program as well as its Annual Legislative Conference (ALC).
Congresswoman Sewell also sits on the Committee on House Administration where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections.
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Congresswoman Sewell also sits on the Committee on House Administration where she serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Elections.
Congresswoman Sewell was honored that her first piece of successful legislation recognized the “Four Little Girls” who tragically lost their lives during the bombing of the16th Street Baptist Church in 1963. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow. The bill passed unanimously in both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on May 24, 2013 in a signing ceremony in the Oval Office to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the church bombing.
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Congresswoman Sewell was honored that her first piece of successful legislation recognized the “Four Little Girls” who tragically lost their lives during the bombing of the16th Street Baptist Church in 1963. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow. The bill passed unanimously in both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on May 24, 2013 in a signing ceremony in the Oval Office to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the church bombing.
Born in Huntsville and raised in Selma, Terri Sewell is a child of Alabama. She is the daughter of a former high school basketball coach and a retired high school librarian. Both her father and mother held careers in the Selma public school system, and through their example of dedication to service to community, Terri learned that if you work hard at the things you are passionate about, anything is achievable.
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Born in Huntsville and raised in Selma, Terri Sewell is a child of Alabama. She is the daughter of a former high school basketball coach and a retired high school librarian. Both her father and mother held careers in the Selma public school system, and through their example of dedication to service to community, Terri learned that if you work hard at the things you are passionate about, anything is achievable.
As the Member of Congress representing Alabama’s civil rights district, Congresswoman Sewell has been a passionate champion for recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of those freedom fighters who served as powerful agents of change. Since she was first elected in 2011, Congresswoman Sewell has helped secure more than $13 million in Historic Preservation Grants through the National Park Service (NPS) for historic sites in Alabama’s 7th District.
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As the Member of Congress representing Alabama’s civil rights district, Congresswoman Sewell has been a passionate champion for recognizing and honoring the sacrifices of those freedom fighters who served as powerful agents of change. Since she was first elected in 2011, Congresswoman Sewell has helped secure more than $13 million in Historic Preservation Grants through the National Park Service (NPS) for historic sites in Alabama’s 7th District.
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I have also introduced and passed amendments to the federal budget, increasing funding for historic preservation efforts on HBCU campuses by $40 million. Alabama’s 7th District is home to some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country, and I will continue fighting to preserve the civil rights and voting rights sites at these historic institutions.
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I have also introduced and passed amendments to the federal budget, increasing funding for historic preservation efforts on HBCU campuses by $40 million. Alabama’s 7th District is home to some of the most prominent HBCUs in the country, and I will continue fighting to preserve the civil rights and voting rights sites at these historic institutions.
Restoring the Voting Rights Act: Terri is leading the fight in Congress to restore voting rights after recent attacks by the Supreme Court and the Trump Administration. She is the author of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and expand the protections of the Voting Rights Act while combating the modern day barriers to the ballot box.
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Restoring the Voting Rights Act: Terri is leading the fight in Congress to restore voting rights after recent attacks by the Supreme Court and the Trump Administration. She is the author of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and expand the protections of the Voting Rights Act while combating the modern day barriers to the ballot box.
Fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security
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Fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security
Lowering Energy Prices: Terri is a proud supporter of the Energy Bills Relief Act, which will lower energy costs by cracking down on price gouging, providing assistance to families to make sure their power isn’t shut off, and ensuring that facilities like data centers are paying for their own energy.’
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Lowering Energy Prices: Terri is a proud supporter of the Energy Bills Relief Act, which will lower energy costs by cracking down on price gouging, providing assistance to families to make sure their power isn’t shut off, and ensuring that facilities like data centers are paying for their own energy.’
As the proud product of Selma’s public schools and the daughter of lifelong educators, Terri has made our fight for public education a top national priority. No investment is more fundamental to our future than our investment in our schools, our teachers, and our students.
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As the proud product of Selma’s public schools and the daughter of lifelong educators, Terri has made our fight for public education a top national priority. No investment is more fundamental to our future than our investment in our schools, our teachers, and our students.
The story of Alabama’s 7th District is the story of our fight for civil rights and voting rights for all Americans. By preserving that story and sharing it with the public, we can cultivate a stronger understanding of our nation’s history and generate economic growth here at home.
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The story of Alabama’s 7th District is the story of our fight for civil rights and voting rights for all Americans. By preserving that story and sharing it with the public, we can cultivate a stronger understanding of our nation’s history and generate economic growth here at home.
Supports the Energy Bills Relief Act to address price gouging, provide shutoff-prevention assistance, and require facilities such as data centers to pay their own energy costs.
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Supports full funding and local control for Head Start centers.
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Introduced legislation to close tax loopholes that allow donors to profit from donations to private academies.
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Prioritizes federal funding to strengthen and preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Prioritizes preserving and sharing civil-rights and voting-rights historic sites in Alabama's 7th District.
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Prioritizes protecting and strengthening Social Security benefits.
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Prioritizes protecting Medicare benefits and private retirement savings.
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Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and expand Voting Rights Act protections and address modern barriers to voting.
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Organized opposition to the SAVE America Act, arguing that its documentation rules would make voting harder for eligible citizens.
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Supports preserving the Affordable Care Act while reducing healthcare costs and expanding coverage.
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Led legislation intended to expand access to cancer screenings.
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Led legislative efforts to support rural hospitals in the Black Belt and maintain seniors' access to telehealth services.
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Supports permanent funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program.
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Supported enacted provisions capping insulin costs at $35 per month for seniors and allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription-drug prices.
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as not voting in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8884
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Not Voting
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Issue: H CON RES 89
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Yea
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.
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Issue: H CON RES 113
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution
Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Nay
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 7008
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Nay
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Nay
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316
Status: Failed
Sewell | D | AL | No
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Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.
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Issue: H R 8800
Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment
Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44
Status: Agreed to
Sewell | D | AL | No
Passed
Terri A. Sewell is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.
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Issue: H R 6955
Vote question: On Passage
Official description: Main Street Act
Status: Passed
Sewell | D | AL | Yea
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Candidate ID: H0AL07086
Name: SEWELL, TERRI A.
Office: House
State: AL
District: 07
Coverage start: 2025-01-01
Coverage end: 2026-07-22
Total receipts: $1961990.72
Total disbursements: $1678201.88
Cash on hand: $3754349.74
Debts owed by committee: $0.00
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