U.S. Congress, 7^th Congressional District

Terri A. Sewell

Party: Democratic

Age: 59

Residence: Birmingham

Political experience: Currently in her seventh term serving as U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 7th District. First elected in November 2010.

Professional experience: Law partner, Maynard Cooper & Gale in Birmingham, 2005-2011; Law associate/partner, Davis Polk and Wardwell, New York City & London, England, 1995-2005. Member, American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Magic City Bar Association.

Civic experience: Birmingham Chapter, The Links Inc.; boule member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Education: Graduated Harvard Law School, 1992; Oxford University (1st Class Honors), 1988; Princeton University (cum laude), 1986; and Selma High School (valedictorian) 1982.

Main issues: Since her election in 2010, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell said she has been focused on creating jobs and expanding economic opportunities, increasing access to quality affordable health care, improving infrastructure, strengthening Social Security, making communities safer, providing affordable housing, protecting democracy and educating children so they can reach their potential. In Congress, Sewell said had led the fight for voting rights and has “delivered on my promise to create better economic opportunities, lower unemployment, increase funding for HBCUs, and brought millions of dollars to our state, counties, cities and schools. I’m running for reelection so that I can keep the pressure on Washington and continue to fight for our shared values.”

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