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Terri
A. Sewell

Democratic U.S. Representative Terri A. Sewell seeks her ninth term representing Alabama's 7th Congressional District in 2026.

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22
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11
endorsements
7
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Background

Terri A. Sewell was born in Huntsville and raised in Selma, Alabama. She earned her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a second degree from Oxford University, both with honors, before receiving her law degree from Harvard Law School.2

Sewell worked as a securities and public-finance attorney at Maynard, Cooper & Gale in Birmingham, where she became the firm's first Black woman partner.2 She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010 and has represented Alabama's 7th Congressional District since January 2011.29

Now serving her eighth term, Sewell sits on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Committee on House Administration.2 She is a Democratic incumbent seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.48

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Alabama
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th Congressional District
Website
sewellforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Voting record

How Terri A. Sewell voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.

roll call votes
1,909
missed
4.8%
with their party’s majority
98%

Recent key votes

  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobs
    Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energy
    Water Resources Development Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energy
    Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safety
    PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safety
    National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energy
    Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
    On Passage · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    No
  • Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budget
    Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed
    Official roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)
    Yes

Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →

Timeline

  1. Oct 11
    poll
    Forecast model projects Sewell as heavily favored in AL-7; no public district polls found

    A FutureBallot forecast updated October 11 projects Sewell as heavily favored in the November 3 general election, but noted no district-level public polls are listed. The projection is a model forecast, not a poll. FEC data through July 22 showed Sewell with $1,961,991 raised and $3,754,350 cash on hand.

    AL-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Sewell announces $250K in federal funding for Homewood stormwater upgrades

    Sewell announced $250,000 in federal funding for drainage improvements near Edgewood Elementary School in Homewood, part of $9.5 million in fiscal-year 2026 community-project funding she said she secured for the district.

    Homewood gets $250K for Edgewood drainage upgrades as city targets flooding · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Pro-crypto Fairshake PAC announces support for Sewell among 32 House candidates

    The cryptocurrency-industry-funded super PAC Fairshake announced it would support Sewell as part of a group of 32 House candidates. The specific spending amount for her race was not disclosed. Reported by Alabama Daily News (Oct 6) and referenced by Politico (Oct 5).

    Pro-crypto PAC backs Sewell · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    news
    Sewell leads bipartisan letter to Mexico demanding resolution for Vulcan Materials seizure

    Rep. Sewell announced she led a bipartisan letter to Mexico's ambassador regarding the treatment of Birmingham-based Vulcan Materials and its Alabama workers. Her office also noted she helped pass the Defending American Property Abroad Act through the House earlier in the year.

    Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter to Mexican Government ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Aug 26
    filing
    Alabama certifies Sewell and Akin for the AL-7 general election ballot

    Alabama certified Terri Sewell and Ammie Akin as the official candidates for the 7th Congressional District general election, per a race reference page. The date could not be independently verified against a Secretary of State document.

    Alabama's 7th congressional district — 2026 candidates · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 11
    news
    Ammie Akin wins Republican nomination to face Sewell in AL-7 general election

    Ammie Akin won the Republican primary over David Perry (73.4% to 26.6%), setting up a general election matchup against Democratic incumbent Terri Sewell on November 3, 2026.

    AL-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Higher Heights for America PAC organization
    Listed on Higher Heights 2026 endorsements page; exact announcement date not specified. higherheightsforamericapac.org
  • Alabama REALTORS® Political Action Committee (ARPAC) organization
    Listed on ARPAC 2026 endorsements page; exact announcement date not specified. alabamarealtors.com
  • Professional Fire Fighters of Alabama union
    Listed on Sewell campaign website; exact announcement date not specified. sewellforcongress.com
  • Fairshake (pro-crypto super PAC) organization
    Reported October 6, 2026; Fairshake backed Sewell along with other House tax writers. aldailynews.com · Oct 6, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Described as a renewed endorsement of Sewell for Alabama's Seventh District. uschamber.com · Aug 11, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE cited Sewell's record of supporting union members and organized labor. afge.org · May 8, 2026
  • Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund organization
    Reported on April 27, 2026; SPLC Action Fund endorsed Alabama Congressional Black Caucus members including Sewell. 1819news.com · Apr 27, 2026

Past elections

General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.

YearSeatResultVotesShare
2022U.S. House AL-07 · DWon123,23363.5%
2020U.S. House AL-07 · DWon225,74297.2%
2018U.S. House AL-07 · DWon185,01097.8%
2016U.S. House AL-07 · DWon229,33098.4%

Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.96M
Spent
$1.68M
Cash on hand
$3.75M

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H0AL07086(opens in a new tab)

Sources 22

  1. [1] AL-7 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] 2026 ARPAC Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  3. [3] Education - U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Homewood gets $250K for Edgewood drainage upgrades as city targets flooding(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Pro-crypto PAC backs Sewell(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Rep. Sewell Leads Bipartisan Letter to Mexican Government ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 Endorsements -Higher Heights for America PAC(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] Terri Sewell for Congress Terri Sewell for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  9. [9] Alabama's 7th congressional district — 2026 candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  10. [10] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Terri Sewell for Alabama's ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 11, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Sewell Marks the 61st Anniversary of the Signing of the ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  12. [12] Rep. Sewell Releases New Report Detailing the Affordability Crisis ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 26, 2026
  13. [13] Rep. Sewell Votes Against Republican Reconciliation Bill(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  14. [14] AFGE Endorses 4 Alabama Lawmakers Ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) May 8, 2026
  15. [15] Indicted SPLC endorses Alabama Congressional Black Caucus members…(opens in a new tab) Apr 27, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Sewell Votes for Iran War Powers Resolution(opens in a new tab) Mar 5, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Sewell Votes NO on the Trump Tax Bill - Press Releases(opens in a new tab) May 22, 2025
  18. [18] Rep. Sewell Votes for Major Public Safety Legislation(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2022
  19. [19] Rep. Sewell Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2022
  20. [20] Rep. Sewell Applauds Passage of Women’s Health Protection Act(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2021
  21. [21] Rep. Sewell Votes to Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Government ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2021
  22. [22] Rep. Sewell Statement on Failed GOP Immigration Bill and Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 22, 2018
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