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Rodger Smitherman
| Rodger Smitherman | ||
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| Alabama State Senate District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1994-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 5, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 19 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate President Pro Tempore | ||
| 2009-2010 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10/day | |
| Per diem | $4,308/month | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Montevallo | |
| J.D. | Miles Law School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 2, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Montgomery, AL | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Smitherman served on these committees in the 2011-2012 legislative session:
- Business and Labor Committee
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Local Legislation No. 2 Committee
- Small Business Committee
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Smitherman ran for re-election to the 18th District Seat in 2010. He defeated Fred Horn in the primary, receiving 7,719 votes to Horn's 3,083. He then faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
| Alabama State Senate, District 18 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Rodger Smitherman (D)
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7,719 | |||
| Fred Horn (D) | 3,083 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Smitherman won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Nance Stanley (R).[4]
Smitherman raised $452,242 for his campaign, while Stanley raised $3,342.[5]
| Alabama State Senate, District 18 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Rodger Smitherman (D)
|
21,212 | |||
| Nance Stanley (R) | 5,063 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2006, Smitherman won re-election to the 18th District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, running unopposed in the general election.[6]
Smitherman raised $265,160 for his campaign.[7]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Smitherman raised $454,755 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $50,000 |
| FGA PAC | $33,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $25,000 |
| Alabama Road Builders Association | $20,000 |
2006
In 2006, Smitherman collected $452,242 in donations.[9]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $50,000 |
| Alabama Trial Lawyers Association | $43,500 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $20,000 |
| FGA PAC | $17,000 |
| Childrens PAC | $16,500 |
Recent news
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Rodger Smitherman News Feed
- Alabama Senate working at slow pace on calendar of 85 local bills (updated ... - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Senator pushing bill to allow home schooled students to participate in ... - Alabama's13.com
- 2013 session ends. Here's how last day went, from 9 am to midnight. - al.com (blog)
- Alabama Legislature has slow start on last day - ABC 33/40 - Birmingham News ... - Alabama's News Leader
- Alabama Legislature has slow start on last day - Alabama's13.com
- Alabama Senate leadership reviewed - Dothan Eagle
- Teachers would get 1 percent raise in Senate plan - Anniston Star
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District 18
Smitherman represents Alabama Senate District 18, which includes part of Jefferson county[10].
Personal
Smitherman has four children and resides with his wife Carole in Birmingham, Alabama.
External links
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Rodger M. Smitherman (AL)
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2006 2002, 1998
- Rodger Smitherman's campaign on Facebook
References
- ↑ Official Senate Biogrpahy
- ↑ Democratic Primary results
- ↑ Statewide general election results
- ↑ 2006 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama Senate spending, 2006
- ↑ 2002 election results, Alabama
- ↑ Alabama Senate spending, 2002
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Rodger Smitherman
- ↑ Alabama Senate District Map, 2001
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