Shelly Anne Short (née Hager; born April 3, 1962) 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.[1][2]
Shelly Short | |
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| Member of the Washington Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office February 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Dansel |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 7th, Position 1 district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – February 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Sump |
| Succeeded by | Jacquelin Maycumber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Shelly Anne Hager April 3, 1962 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Byron Ray Care (1982-1988), Mitchel Jay "Mitch" Short (1989-present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Addy, Washington |
| Alma mater | Spokane Community College (attended), Eastern Washington University (attended) |
| Occupation | Paralegal, Legislative assistant, Politician |
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| Website | Official |
Awards
Personal life
Short's husband is Mitch Short. Short has two children. Short and her family live in Addy, Washington.[2]