Shelly Short


Shelly Anne Short is an American politician from Washington. Short is a Republican member of the Washington Senate, representing the 7th Legislative District. Short replaced Brian Dansel, who resigned to accept a position in the Trump Administration.

Early life and education

Short attended Spokane Falls Community College before transferring to Eastern Washington University. Prior to entering politics, she worked in the legal field as both a legal secretary and a paralegal. In 1995, she began working in public service when she established the Northeastern Washington district office for U.S. Representative George Nethercutt.

Awards

Short's husband is Mitch Short. Short has two children. Short and her family live in Addy, Washington.

Electoral history