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Rodger Smitherman
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

(1953-03-02) March 2, 1953 (age 71)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouses Carole Smitherman; 4 children
Alma mater University of Montevallo and Miles Law School
Profession Lawyer
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Rodger Smitherman for Alabama Senate (Jefferson County)

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.

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.

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