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Rodger Smitherman 
Summary
Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1995. He is also a member of the Alabama Sentencing Commission. Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2009. He is a graduate of the University of Montevallo and Miles Law School.
Rodger Smitherman | |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Horn |
| President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate | |
| In office February 5, 2009 – November 3, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Hinton Mitchem |
| Succeeded by | Del Marsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodger Mell Smitherman March 2, 1953 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carole Smitherman; 4 children |
| Alma mater | University of Montevallo and Miles Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Smitherman's wife is current judge, former Birmingham City Councilor, and former Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman. They are the parents of four children. The Smithermans maintain a law practice in downtown Birmingham.
External links edit
- Alabama State Legislature: Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman – official government website
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Rodger M. Smitherman (AL) profile
- Political profile at Bama Politics
- Follow the Money – Rodger M. Smitherman: 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions
- Appearances on C-SPAN