Ammie
Akin
Republican challenger Ammie Akin, educator and nonprofit founder, is running for Alabama's 7th Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Ammie Akin is a Republican candidate from Birmingham, Alabama, running in the November 3, 2026 general election for Alabama's 7th Congressional District. 117 She won the August 11, 2026 Republican special primary with approximately 73% of the vote, and is challenging Democratic incumbent Terri Sewell. 1718
Akin is a first-time candidate whose professional background spans education, school administration, and nonprofit work. 17 She has held roles including special-education teacher at Hoover High School, assistant principal, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Trussville City Schools, clinical assistant professor at the University of Alabama, and interim superintendent at Briarwood Christian School. 13
Akin holds a B.S. in special education from the University of Alabama (2003) and an Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration from Samford University (2012). 13 She is also the founder of Hub in the Hills and serves as president of the board of Unless U. 13
During the campaign, Akin has pledged to donate 100% of her congressional salary to the 7th District if elected. 3 The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a challenger in this race. 10
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, Alabama
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Founder of Hub in the Hills
- Website
- akinforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 8newsBirminghamWatch lists Akin in its 2026 General Election Voter Guide
BirminghamWatch published its general-election voter guide and listed Akin as the Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent Terri Sewell in Alabama's 7th District. No debate, endorsement, or new policy announcement was reported.
Introducing our 2026 General Election Voter Guide · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsAkin pledges to donate 100% of congressional salary to District 7 if elected
Akin announced she would donate her full congressional salary to programs and services benefiting Alabama's 7th District, describing it as 'giving back to the people.' She also outlined priorities including tax relief, rural health care, Medicare and Social Security, manufacturing, workforce training, schools, energy, infrastructure, and law enforcement. Reported by Yellowhammer News on October 9.
Ammie Akin promises to donate 100% of congressional salary to ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsAkin delivers 2,500+ gallons of bottled water and holds town hall in Marion
Akin was scheduled to distribute more than 2,500 gallons of bottled water to residents of Marion, where the city water system was experiencing problems, followed by a town hall meeting. The event was announced on September 26 by Alabama Political Reporter.
Akin to Deliver Water, Hold Town Hall Sept 27 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 26filingSecretary of State certifies Akin and Sewell for the November ballot
Alabama's Secretary of State officially certified Terri Sewell and Ammie Akin as the certified candidates for Alabama's 7th Congressional District general election.
Alabama's 7th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 11filingAmmie Akin wins special Republican primary for Alabama's 7th District
Akin defeated David Perry in the special Republican primary, securing approximately 73.4% of the vote (about 9,316 votes) to become the GOP nominee for the November general election in the redrawn AL-7.
AL-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $151K
- Spent
- $35K
- Cash on hand
- $116K
As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6AL07208(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] AL-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Ammie Akin promises to donate 100% of congressional salary to ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Introducing our 2026 General Election Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Ammie Akin For Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Akin to Deliver Water, Hold Town Hall Sept 27(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [6] Alabama's 7th congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [7] Birmingham educator and entrepreneur launches campaign against Terri Sewell in District 7(opens in a new tab) Jun 30, 2026