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. Senator 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 |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office November 8, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Horn |
| President Pro Tempore of the Alabama State Senate | |
| In office February 5, 2009 – November 3, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Hinton Mitchem |
| Succeeded by | Del Marsh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodger Mell Smitherman March 2, 1953 Montgomery, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Carole |
| Alma mater | University of Montevallo and Miles Law School |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
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. Senator 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.
Senator Smitherman's wife is current Birmingham City Councilor and former 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
- Follow the Money – Rodger M. Smitherman: 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions
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