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U.S. House · AL-07 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Terri Sewell

Democratic candidate for Alabama's 7th Congressional District

Alabama's 7th District congresswoman, Selma native, and attorney focused on voting rights, healthcare, and infrastructure.

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DistrictAL-07
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Terri stands.

Campaign position

Lower everyday household costs

  • Supports housing supply measures, utility-bill relief, limits on damaging tariffs, and protections for domestic steel jobs

Campaign position

Protect affordable healthcare

  • Advocates broader access to affordable healthcare and coverage that reaches rural and underserved Alabama communities

Campaign position

Restore federal voting protections

  • Supports federal voting-rights protections intended to prevent discrimination and preserve fair access to the ballot

Campaign position

Invest in district infrastructure

  • Prioritizes federal support for roads, bridges, water systems, broadband, and other infrastructure across the 7th District

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2011–present

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Became the first Black woman elected to Congress from Alabama.

  • Accomplishment

    Advanced cancer-screening coverage

    Won House passage of legislation to expand Medicare coverage for approved multi-cancer early-detection screening tests.

  • Experience

    Public-finance attorney

    Practiced public-finance law before entering Congress.

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