Alabama's 7th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics

This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.

Current district lines U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line ↗

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Terri A. Sewell

Terri A. Sewell

Democrat

Representative since Jan 5, 2011

Raised $1,961,991 · Cash on hand $3,754,350 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jul 22, 2026

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How Terri A. Sewell voted

DateMeasurePositionChamber result
9/16/26
House
Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
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 PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Nay
Passed
9/16/26
House
PROOF Act
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Nay
Passed

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2026 elections

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

In 2026 this area votes in: AL-7, AL-2

Past results

2022 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Terrycina SewellWinnerD123,23363.54%
Beatrice NicholsR67,41634.76%
Gavin GoodmanLIB3,2121.66%
Write-ins790.04%

FEC ↗

2020 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Terri A. SewellWinnerD225,74297.16%
Write-ins6,5892.84%

FEC ↗

Demographics

MeasureThis districtAlabamaUnited States
Population718,9125,157,699340,110,990
Median age (years)37.339.639.2
Median household income$54,635$66,659$81,604
Below poverty level19.3%15.2%12.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)28.0%29.9%36.8%
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)5.5%6.0%20.0%
Not Hispanic or Latino
White alone38.0%62.8%56.3%
Black or African American alone51.1%25.1%11.7%
Asian alone1.2%1.5%6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races4.2%4.6%5.8%
Foreign-born5.1%4.5%14.8%
Veterans (civilian adults 18+)5.1%7.5%5.9%

Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗