Terri Sewel is the incumbent of Alabama's 7th Congressional District. She was elected to the seat in 2010, becoming the first Black woman to re

Democrat Shomari Figures, who worked in the Obama White House and as a former top aide to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, is trying to flip the seat, which was redrawn after a lengthy redistricting battle.

Key Points. Oct 21 - Last day to register to vote; Oct 29 - Absentee ballot request by mail deadline; Oct 31 - Absentee ballot request in-person/online deadline; Nov 4 - Absentee

Alabama's 2nd Congressional District was redrawn last year to give the state an opportunity to have a second minority district. The district now consists of 48% minority voters. The race drew 19 candidates during its Democratic and Republican primaries, leading to a face off between Shomari Figures and Caroleene Dobson for the seat.