2026 Alabama's 7th Congressional District Election
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The 2026 general election for Alabama's 7th Congressional District will determine who represents the district in the U.S. House. Incumbent Democrat Terri Sewell is seeking re-election. The Republican primary, scheduled for August 11, 2026, will decide between candidates Ammie Akin and David Perry. This district covers parts of west-central Alabama, including Birmingham and Selma, and has historically leaned Democratic.
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Terri Sewell
Terri Sewell is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th District, first elected in 2010. She is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and has focused on infrastructure, voting rights, and economic development. Sewell advanced from the canceled Democratic primary and is the Democratic nominee for the general election.
Ammie Akin is an educator and nonprofit leader from Birmingham. She is one of two Republicans seeking the party's nomination in the August 11 special primary for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. If nominated, she will face incumbent Terri Sewell in the general election.
David Perry is a Republican candidate for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. He is competing in the August 11 special primary for the party nomination. If nominated, he will challenge incumbent Terri Sewell in the general election.
Race Forecast
Terri Sewell favored
Terri Sewell: 98% modeled win probability with a +35.0 pts estimated margin
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Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 6/27/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.