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Akin Challenges Sewell in Alabama's New 7th District | Birmingham News
Ammie Akin just clinched the Republican nomination for Alabama’s newly redrawn seventh congressional district, setting up a high-stakes November showdown against longtime Democrat Terri Sewell. With a background in education and community leadership—including roles as an assistant superintendent and founder of a nonprofit—Akin brings fresh energy to a seat that’s seen subtle but strategic map changes aimed at flipping control. Despite the GOP’s redistricting efforts, Sewell remains the heavy favorite, making this race a compelling test of whether new boundaries can shift political tides—or if…
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