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Rodger Smitherman's Biography

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State Senate (AL) - District 18

Contact Information

11 South Union Street, Suite 736
Montgomery, AL 36130-4600

2029 2nd Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203

Full Name:

Rodger Mell Smitherman

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Carole; 4 Children: Rodger II, Tonya, Mary, Crystal

Birth Date:

03/02/1953

Birth Place:

Montgomery, AL

Home City:

Birmingham, AL

Religion:

Presbyterian

BBA, University of Montevallo

JD, Miles Law School

Senator, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 1994-present

Minority Whip, Alabama State Senate

Candidate, Alabama State Senate, District 18, 2022, 2026

President Pro Tempore, Alabama Senate, 2009-2010

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, Permanent Legislative Committee On Reapportionment, Alabama State Senate

Former Member, Tourism and Marketing Committee, Alabama State Senate

Attorney

Professor, Miles Law School

Member, Alabama Lawyers Association

Member, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association

Member, Birmingham Bar Association

Member, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

Elder, More Than Conquerors Faith Church

Names of Grandchildren:

Justin, Jaden, Leah, Tony, Naomi and Noah.

Number of Grandchildren:

6

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