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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Rodger Mell Smitherman is a Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 18. He was first elected in 1994. Smitherman served as president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate from 2009 to 2010. Smitherman is running for re-election in the primary on June 5, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Smitherman earned his B.B.A. from the University of Montevallo and his J.D. from Miles Law School.

Education

  • BBA, University of Montevallo
  • JD, Miles Law School

Professional Experience

  • BBA, University of Montevallo
  • JD, Miles Law School
  • Attorney
  • Professor, Miles Law School

Political Experience

  • BBA, University of Montevallo
  • JD, Miles Law School
  • Attorney
  • Professor, Miles Law School
  • Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 1994-present
  • Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 2018
  • President Pro Tempore, Alabama Senate, 2009-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Ranking Minority Member, Constitution, Ethics, and Elections Committee, Alabama State Senate

Former Member, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, Alabama State Senate

Former Member, International Airport Permanent Legislative Committee, Alabama State Senate

Former Member, Tourism and Marketing Committee, Alabama State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Ranking Member, Banking and Insurance Committee

Ranking Minority Member, Confirmations Committee

Member, Education Policy Committee

Ranking Minority Member, Finance and Taxation Education Committee

Member, Joint Legislative Committee on Public Accounts

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Children First Trust Fund

Member, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Housing Finance Authority

Ranking Minority Member, Judiciary Committee

Ranking Minority Member, Local Legislation Jefferson County Committee

Member, Permanent Legislative Committee On Reapportionment

Ranking Minority Member, Rules Committee

Ranking Minority Member, Tourism Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BBA, University of Montevallo
  • JD, Miles Law School
  • Attorney
  • Professor, Miles Law School
  • Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 1994-present
  • Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 2018
  • President Pro Tempore, Alabama Senate, 2009-2010
  • Member, Alabama Lawyers Association
  • Member, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member, Birmingham Bar Association
  • Member, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
  • Elder, More Than Conquerors Faith Church
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