Shelly Short

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
Member of the Washington Senate from the 7th district
Incumbent
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 (1962-04-03) April 3, 1962 (age 63) 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
Signature
Website	Official

Awards

• 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.^[3]
• 2021 City Champion Awards. Presented by Association of Washington Cities (AWC).^[4]

Personal life

Short's husband is Mitch Short. Short has two children. Short and her family live in Addy, Washington.^[2]