Ammie Akin

Age: 44

Residence: Birmingham

Political experience: Running for U.S. House of Representatives, District 7. First run for public office.

Professional experience: Former career educator, including as a teacher, elementary administrator, assistant superintendent, college professor; currently developing the nonprofit Hub in the Hills, a modern and collaborative campus for nonprofits and organizations to share resources, which she founded with her husband.

Civic experience: Board chair for Unless U, which fosters the growth of adults with disabilities academically, spiritually, physically, socially and vocationally.

Education: Bachelor’s in special education, the University of Alabama, 2003; Ed.D., Samford University, 2012.

Main issues: Tackle the rising cost of housing, groceries, utilities, transportation and childcare through responsible federal spending and less unnecessary regulation. Support small businesses and strong local economies to create opportunities for working families. Strengthen education through cooperation among teachers, parents, school leaders and communities, and prepare students for life. Give law enforcement, firefighters and EMS the resources and support they need to do their jobs. Strengthen rural hospitals and ensure healthcare is accessible for people who now have to travel the farthest to get it.

More information: Campaign website, Facebook, Instagram, X.