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Rodger Smitherman

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State Senate D-18 · Alabama · Serving since 1995
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Rodger Mell Smitherman is a Democratic member of the Alabama State Senate, representing District 18 since 1995. Born March 2, 1953, in Montgomery, he earned a degree from the University of Montevallo and a law degree from Miles Law School. He served as President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate and is a member of the Alabama Sentencing Commission.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
31
Elections won
2
Bills sponsored
174
Committees
13

Committee Assignments

13 committees · 1 leadership role
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District
Population
140,772
Median HH Income
$49K
Unemployment
5.8%
Bachelor's+
41.4%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
33.9
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
22.6%
HS or Higher
90.2%
Median Home Value
$237K
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
Owner-Occupied
44.3%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.