Two Republicans vie for 7th congressional district nomination in special August primary

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 1,310

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Republican voters in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District will choose between former educator Ammie Akin and retired pastor David Perry for the party’s nominee in a special primary election in August.

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Selma, is running for her ninth consecutive term with no primary opponent. The district covers western central Alabama, including portions of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. The district has not been represented by a Republican in over six …

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