Alabama's 18th Senate district explained

Alabama's 18th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Alabama Senate. The district has been represented by Rodger Smitherman since 1994.

Geography

The district covers a portion of Jefferson County, and includes most of Birmingham.^[2]

Election history

1990

Horn joined the Patriot Party in 1994 after failing to win the Democratic primary.^[3]

1982

District officeholders

Senators take office at midnight on the day of their election.^[4]

• Rodger Smitherman (1994–present)
• Fred Horn (1986–1994)
• J. Richmond Pearson (1983–1986)
• Lister Hill Proctor (1978–1983)^[5]
• Obie J. Littleton (1974–1978)^[6]
• Pat Lindsey (1966–1974)^[7]
• H. P. James (1962–1966)^[8]
• Norman R. Crawford (1958–1962)^[9]
• H. P. James (1954–1958)^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Census profile: State Senate District 18, AL . Census Reporter . 5 August 2024 . en.
2. Web site: McClendon Senate Plan 1 . Alabama Secretary of State . 5 August 2024.
3. Web site: Sonat Inc. PAC FEC form 3X . Federal Election Commission . 5 August 2024 . 15.
4. Web site: Alabama Senate . Encyclopedia of Alabama . 26 July 2024.
5. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1979, volume 1 (organizational, special, and regular sessions) . 1979. Alabama Legislature . 3.
6. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1975 (organizational and first, second, and third special sessions). 1975. Alabama Legislature . 4.
7. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1967 (organizational and special sessions). 1967. Alabama Legislature . 4.
8. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1963, volume 3 (regular session) . 1963. Alabama Legislature . 2110.
9. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1959, volume 1 (organizational, special, and regular sessions) . 1959. Alabama Legislature . 6.
10. Book: Alabama Legislature . Journal of the Alabama Senate, 1956 (special session) . 1956. Alabama Legislature . 352.