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Terri Sewell
Profile
Terri Sewell is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district since 2011. A native of Huntsville, she is the first African-American woman elected to Congress from Alabama. Before entering politics, she practiced law as a securities and public finance attorney. In Congress, Sewell is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and has focused on job creation, voting rights, and healthcare access. She is known for her liberal voting record and has been a consistent supporter of the Affordable Care Act and reproductive rights.
Details
- Born
- January 1, 1965 · 61 years old
- Birth place
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Education
- Princeton University, St Hilda's College (Oxford), Harvard Law School
- Career
- Securities lawyer, public finance lawyer, judicial law clerk
