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Alabama's 7th Congressional District (AL-7)

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Terri Sewell, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2011.

The district includes all or part of 13 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 720,539, a median household income of $52,380, and a median age of 36.6. Of residents 25 and older, 26.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Terri Sewell, U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th District
Terri Sewell

U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Alabama uses a new congressional map in 2026: 2023 Redistricting Plan, in effect after a court decision on Jun 2, 2026.

The 2026 election for AL-7 uses the new map's AL-7; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Sewell has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 AL-7 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for AL-7 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Terri Sewell (incumbent)Democratic$1,961,991$3,754,350Jul 22
Morgan W. W. MurphyRepublican$1,281,322$105,416Jul 22
Ammie AkinRepublican$150,730$115,936Jul 22

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
720,539
Median household income
$52,380
Median age
36.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Alabama senators

Neighboring districts

  • AL-2 · Shomari Figures (D)
  • AL-4 · Robert Aderholt (R)
  • AL-6 · Gary Palmer (R)
  • MS-1 · Trent Kelly (R)
  • MS-3 · Michael Guest (R)
  • MS-4 · Mike Ezell (R)

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