Who Is Running in Alabama Congressional District 7th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Terri Sewell
(Incumbent)Economy
HighTerri Sewell actively supports economic development and job creation, having secured $5.5 million in direct funding for Alabama's 7th Congressional District in a January 2026 House-passed spending package. She voted for FY26 appropriations bills, aiming to address unemployment, stabilize home prices, and ensure economic growth benefits all Americans. She also opposes proposed cuts that she believes would harm public health, affordable housing, and childcare, stating her commitment to fighting for affordability.
Immigration
HighTerri Sewell voted against $10 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January 2026. In February 2026, she voted for a revised government spending package that excluded full-year Department of Homeland Security funding for ICE. She emphasized the need for stronger guardrails against ICE misconduct and stated that ICE "needs serious reform," seeking leverage for negotiations to curb what she termed "reckless conduct."
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Terri Sewell supported the House passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, aiming to expand access to cancer screenings for seniors. She also secured $20 million for pancreatic cancer research in the FY26 defense bill, an increase from prior funding. As Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Health Care Working Group, she unveiled a plan focused on lowering costs, expanding access, and protecting rural hospitals.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Terri Sewell |
|---|---|
| Economy | Terri Sewell actively supports economic development and job creation, having secured $5.5 million in direct funding for Alabama's 7th Congressional District in a January 2026 House-passed spending package. She voted for FY26 appropriations bills, aiming to address unemployment, stabilize home prices, and ensure economic growth benefits all Americans. She also opposes proposed cuts that she believes would harm public health, affordable housing, and childcare, stating her commitment to fighting for affordability. High |
| Immigration | Terri Sewell voted against $10 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January 2026. In February 2026, she voted for a revised government spending package that excluded full-year Department of Homeland Security funding for ICE. She emphasized the need for stronger guardrails against ICE misconduct and stated that ICE "needs serious reform," seeking leverage for negotiations to curb what she termed "reckless conduct." High |
| Healthcare | Representative Terri Sewell supported the House passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, aiming to expand access to cancer screenings for seniors. She also secured $20 million for pancreatic cancer research in the FY26 defense bill, an increase from prior funding. As Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Health Care Working Group, she unveiled a plan focused on lowering costs, expanding access, and protecting rural hospitals. High |
| Climate & Energy | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Representative Terri Sewell supports abortion rights and opposed the Human Life Protection Act, which she described as unconstitutional. She also opposed the overturning of Roe v. Wade, expressing concern that state legislatures would criminalize reproductive healthcare. Sewell advocates for reproductive rights and women's access to healthcare. High |
| Foreign Policy | Terri Sewell voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to support service members and national security, citing a 3.8% pay raise for military personnel and protection of HBCU funding. She opposed a partisan FY26 Defense Appropriations bill due to concerns about cuts to military readiness and restrictions on service members' healthcare. She also voted for a national security package to aid Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, and deter China, emphasizing America's global leadership. Sewell advocates for congressional oversight on war powers. High |
| Education | Terri Sewell supports education funding, emphasizing its role in achieving the American Dream and breaking the cycle of poverty. She voted to pass the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This action secured $5.5 million in direct funding for nine local projects in Alabama's 7th Congressional District, reflecting her belief that a strong education base is crucial for a successful workforce. High |
| Gun Policy | Rep. Terri Sewell voted to reinstate an assault weapons ban in 2022, stating that weapons of war designed for mass slaughter have no place in communities, while still supporting responsible gun ownership. She also voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, which raises the purchasing age for semi-automatic weapons to 21, cracks down on gun trafficking, requires background checks for ghost guns, and outlaws high-capacity magazines, aiming to save lives. High |
Get updates on Alabama 7th Congressional District
Enter your email to be notified when candidate profiles are complete.