2026 Elections · Alabama

Alabama's 7th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Alabama congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Alabama's 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Terri Sewell (Democratic) and Ammie Akin (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Terri Sewell supports lowering costs for Alabama families by opposing tariffs, advocating for affordable housing, and protecting workers and industries, and she voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention but nay on privacy in purchases 12. She also supports expanding Medicaid, saving rural hospitals, lowering drug prices, and improving healthcare access, voting yea on rural care, EARLY Act reauthorization, and SUPPORT for Patients but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums 45. Ammie Akin supports small businesses and strong local economies that create real opportunities for working families and supports strengthening rural hospitals and expanding access to quality healthcare for communities far from providers, stating she wants to work to improve healthcare within the district 367. She also supports giving law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS the resources and support they need to keep families safe and says she wants to work to improve public safety within the district 1011.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 17, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueTerri SewellDemocraticAmmie AkinRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Sewell supports lowering costs for Alabama families by opposing tariffs, advocating for affordable housing, and protecting workers and industries.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sewell votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Akin supports small businesses and strong local economies that create real opportunities for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Terri Sewell supports lowering costs for Alabama families by opposing tariffs, advocating for affordable housing, and protecting workers and industries 1. She voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases 2. Ammie Akin supports small businesses and strong local economies that create real opportunities for working families 3.
Healthcare

Sewell supports expanding Medicaid, saving rural hospitals, lowering drug prices, and improving healthcare access for all Alabamians.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sewell votes yea on rural care, EARLY Act reauthorization, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Akin supports strengthening rural hospitals and expanding access to quality healthcare for communities far from providers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Akin says she wants to work to improve healthcare within the district.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Terri Sewell supports expanding Medicaid, saving rural hospitals, lowering drug prices, and improving healthcare access for all Alabamians 1. She voted yea on rural care, EARLY Act reauthorization, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums 2. Ammie Akin supports strengthening rural hospitals and expanding access to quality healthcare for communities far from providers 3. She has stated she wants to work to improve healthcare within the district 4.
Immigration

Sewell votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Sewell supports providing resources and equipment to firefighters to keep communities safe.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Sewell votes yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety but nay on bills related to privacy, 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Akin supports giving law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS the resources and support they need to keep families safe.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Akin says she wants to work to improve public safety within the district.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Terri Sewell supports providing resources and equipment to firefighters to keep communities safe 1. She voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety but nay on bills related to privacy, 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions 2. Ammie Akin supports giving law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS the resources and support they need to keep families safe 3. She says she wants to work to improve public safety within the district 4.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Sewell votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Akin fights wasteful Washington spending and demands responsible, accountable use of taxpayer dollars.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Akin says she would improve affordability through reduced federal spending and less regulation.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 7, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Terri Sewell votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Ammie Akin fights wasteful Washington spending and demands responsible, accountable use of taxpayer dollars 2. She also says she would improve affordability through reduced federal spending and less regulation 3.
Energy & Environment

Sewell votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and consumer fuel choice acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Sewell votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and a veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Terri Sewell supports lowering costs for Alabama families by opposing tariffs, advocating for affordable housing, and protecting workers and industries. She voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases. Ammie Akin supports small businesses and strong local economies that create real opportunities for working families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Terri Sewell supports expanding Medicaid, saving rural hospitals, lowering drug prices, and improving healthcare access for all Alabamians. She voted yea on rural care, EARLY Act reauthorization, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums. Ammie Akin supports strengthening rural hospitals and expanding access to quality healthcare for communities far from providers. She has stated she wants to work to improve healthcare within the district.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Terri Sewell supports providing resources and equipment to firefighters to keep communities safe. She voted yea on acts enhancing guard and prison staff safety but nay on bills related to privacy, 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender restrictions. Ammie Akin supports giving law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS the resources and support they need to keep families safe. She says she wants to work to improve public safety within the district.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Terri Sewell votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Ammie Akin fights wasteful Washington spending and demands responsible, accountable use of taxpayer dollars. She also says she would improve affordability through reduced federal spending and less regulation.