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2026 Race · Alabama

U.S. House (District 7)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Alabama is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Terri Sewell (Democratic), Ammie Akin (Republican), and David Perry (Republican). The seat is currently held by Terri A. Sewell (Democratic), who has served since January 2011, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Ammie Akin

Republican

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David Perry

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Terri A. Sewell

Democratic · Since January 2011

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • House Administration
  • Ways and Means
  • Joint Committee on Printing

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8864

    LIFT Act

  • HR.8153

    Maternal Vaccination Act

2026 Alabama U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Alabama in 2026?

Terri Sewell (Democratic), Ammie Akin (Republican), and David Perry (Republican). Terri Sewell is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Alabama U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Alabama and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Terri A. Sewell, a Democratic, currently represents Alabama, serving since January 2011.

What committees does Terri A. Sewell serve on?

Terri A. Sewell serves on House Committee on House Administration, House Committee on Ways and Means, and Joint Committee on Printing. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.